School-Based OT: Impactful Support + Tuition Reimbursement

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Training & mentorship

Growth opportunities

Job summary

SESI Schools in California is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver social-emotional services and occupational therapy to students needing extra support, collaborating with school staff and families to enable success.

You will assess new students, tailor OT plans, educate teachers and parents, support handwriting and keyboarding skills, and participate in IEPs and meetings to drive outcomes for K-8 students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Active NBCOT licensure is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in school, special education, or behavioral health with children/adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Assess each new student and evaluate OT needs.
• Monitor therapy programs and consult with educational staff regarding inclusion of OT treatment strategies into the educational program.
• Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to teachers and parents that can be incorporated into the classroom/home.
• Consult on IEPs and document students’ needs and supports.
• Monitor and manage handwriting and keyboarding curriculum and train staff/parents in applicable techniques.
• Provide group therapy interventions for K-8th grade classes.
• Assess and evaluate all students’ needs for individual or small group OT sessions.
• Attend parent/teacher meetings for students receiving OT as needed.

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT licensure

Job description

SESI Schools in California is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver social-emotional services and occupational therapy to students needing extra support, collaborating with school staff and families to enable success.

You will assess new students, tailor OT plans, educate teachers and parents, support handwriting and keyboarding skills, and participate in IEPs and meetings to drive outcomes for K-8 students.