School-Based Occupational Therapist - Sensory & Motor

SAR Academy; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

SAR Academy in Riverdale, NY is seeking a full-time licensed Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year. The position involves supporting students' fine motor development and self-regulation while collaborating with teachers and staff.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sensory processing and working within educational settings. Benefits include ongoing professional development opportunities and a salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Strong preference for experience in supporting students' sensory regulation.
• Familiarity with school-based service delivery models and collaborative consultation.
• Ability to interpret occupational therapy evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a full-time caseload of students.
• Provide individual and small group occupational therapy sessions.
• Provide push-in support in classrooms for academic activities.
• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized goals.
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with teachers to support students' sensory and motor needs.
• Provide strategies to teachers for student participation and independence.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress.
• Maintain documentation and complete bi-annual Progress Reports.

Skills

Experience with sensory regulation

Fine and visual motor development

Handwriting skills

Executive functioning

Adaptive skills

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

SAR Academy in Riverdale, NY is seeking a full-time licensed Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year. The position involves supporting students' fine motor development and self-regulation while collaborating with teachers and staff.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sensory processing and working within educational settings. Benefits include ongoing professional development opportunities and a salary commensurate with experience.