School-Based OT: Empower Students’ Fine Motor & Growth

New Story Schools (PA); Throop (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

HSA contributions

Employee assistance program

Job summary

New Story Schools in Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support students ages 5–21 with autism and developmental challenges. You will help build fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills to promote independence and learning participation.

You will evaluate needs, develop IEP goals, deliver services, document progress, and collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to ensure goals carry over across settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and an active Pennsylvania license.
• Minimum two years of occupational therapy experience, including one year with children.
• Strong understanding of sensory integration and motor development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to meeting documentation and compliance deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and develop individualized IEP goals to improve fine and sensory motor skills
• Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services to assigned students
• Track and report student progress through documentation and progress notes
• Collaborate with school staff and families to promote carryover of therapy goals
• Maintain therapy materials and ensure timely, compliant reporting

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Experience with children

Sensory integration knowledge

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Active PA license

Job description

New Story Schools in Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support students ages 5–21 with autism and developmental challenges. You will help build fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills to promote independence and learning participation.

You will evaluate needs, develop IEP goals, deliver services, document progress, and collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to ensure goals carry over across settings.