School Based Occupational Therapist / OT

Reach for the Stars Learning Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reach for the Stars Learning Center in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a licensed School-Based Occupational Therapist to join our private, 12-month program immediately. The role supports students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, managing a small caseload and delivering individualized and group OT services on-site.

A Master’s degree in occupational therapy and NY licensure are required, along with collaboration with teachers and families during IEP meetings, progress reporting, and development of targeted

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy is required.
• Current New York State occupational therapy license is required.
• Ability to manage a small caseload and coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage small caseload.
• Provide individualized and group occupational therapy services.
• Organize and adapt programs to meet student skill level.
• Conduct, score, and analyze assessments.
• Create and update OT IEP goals.
• Complete progress and evaluation reports.
• Daily documentation of sessions.
• Participate in OT department meetings and supervision.
• Collaborate with team and weekly meetings.
• Provide weekly progress updates to parents.
• Prepare for and participate in IEP meetings.

Skills

Assessment administration

IEP goals development

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in occupational therapy

Current NY OT license

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School Based Occupational Therapist / OT

Reach for the Stars Learning Center – Brooklyn, NY

Reach for the Stars is a 12-month private not-for-profit school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is seeking a full or part time, Occupational Therapist to begin immediately.

Professional Requirements:

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy
• Current New York State occupational therapy license required

General Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage small caseload
• Provide individualized and group occupational therapy services
• Organize and adapt programs to meet student skill level
• Conduct, score, and analyze assessments
• Create, score and update OT IEP goals
• Complete annual progress reports and evaluation reports
• Daily documentation notes of individual and group occupational therapy sessions
• Actively participate in OT Dept meetings and individual supervision time
• Collaborate with team members and participate in weekly team meetings
• Recommend and implement appropriate therapeutic programs and interventions
• Train, assist and provide OT in-service to classroom staff on therapeutic programs
• Provide weekly progress updates to parents
• Prepare for and participate in IEP meetings for students on caseload