School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Waymark HR Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid school breaks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Waymark HR Group is helping place a full-time Occupational Therapist in a Niagara County school district. The OT will manage a caseload from evaluation through IEP goals, collaborating with teachers, families, and school staff.

New graduates are welcome and training is provided; pediatric or school-based experience is a plus. Position offers a structured school schedule: five 7-hour days with a half-hour lunch, plus paid time off when schools close for breaks and snow days.

Qualifications

• OT degree from accredited program and licensure in NY
• New graduates welcome; on-the-job training provided
• Experience in pediatrics or school settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and re-evaluate students using assessments and set measurable goals
• Deliver treatment aligned with each student's IEP in therapy rooms, classrooms, and other settings including teletherapy
• Design, adapt, and maintain equipment for positioning, self-care, and classroom access
• Coach teachers and aides on positioning, equipment, and integration of therapy goals
• Partner with families on progress and attend IEP meetings and conferences
• Keep timely documentation that meets NYSED, Medicaid, and district standards
• Provide supervision to an OTA and share knowledge with the team through in-services

Skills

Caseload management

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Word & Google Docs

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

New York State OT license

Tools

Word

Google Docs

Job description

Help kids build the skills they need to thrive in the classroom, on a school calendar that gives you evenings, weekends, holidays, and summers back.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a close-knit Western New York therapy provider that places occupational and physical therapists in local school districts. They are hiring a full-time OT to join their team serving students in a Niagara County school district.

You will own your caseload from evaluation through IEP goals and treatment, working side by side with teachers, families, and the rest of the school team. You get the impact of pediatric practice with the rhythm of a school schedule: five 7-hour days with a half-hour lunch break, and paid time off whenever the schools close for breaks, holidays, and snow days.

School-based or pediatric experience is a plus, but it is not required. New graduates are welcome, and the team will train the right person.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Screen, evaluate, and re-evaluate students using standardized and non-standardized assessments, then turn the results into clear, measurable goals
• Deliver treatment built around each student's IEP in the therapy room, the classroom, and other settings the district designates, including teletherapy when the district calls for it
• Design, adapt, and maintain equipment for positioning, self-care, and classroom access, and help the school spot accessibility barriers
• Coach teachers and aides on positioning, equipment, and weaving therapy goals into everyday classroom activities
• Partner with families on progress and carryover at home, and attend IEP meetings, annual reviews, and parent conferences
• Keep timely, accurate documentation that meets NYSED, Medicaid, and district standards, including daily notes, progress reports, and evaluations
• Provide clinical supervision to an OTA when assigned, and share your knowledge with the wider team through in-services

WHAT YOU BRING

• A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program
• A New York State OT license, kept current with triennial registration
• Pediatric or school-based experience is preferred, not required. New grads are encouraged to apply
• Strong, clear writing for evaluations and progress notes, and comfort with Word and Google Docs
• The organization to manage a caseload and documentation independently
• A warm, steady presence with students, and the confidence to collaborate with teachers and parents
• Ability to complete NYS fingerprint clearance (TEACH system) and a pre-employment physical with immunization records

WHY YOU WILL WANT THIS JOB

• $33.00 to $35.50 per hour
• Health insurance with an employer contribution, plus dental and vision. Coverage starts the 1st of the month after just 30 days
• 401(k) with a company match after six months
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, plus optional short-term disability and supplemental life
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Paid sick time, plus paid time off that grows with seniority
• Paid school breaks, school holidays, and snow days during the school year
• A free, confidential Employee Assistance Program

Waymark HR Group and our client are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.