School-Based OT Specialist — Assistive Tech & Inclusion

YAI - Seeing beyond disability; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI - Seeing beyond disability is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide school-based OT services to students in the iHOPE program in New York. You will develop and implement therapy interventions aligned with IEP goals and coordinate with families and school teams.

The ideal candidate holds a NYSED OT license, has at least two years of pediatric OT experience, and is proficient with MS Word and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Must have NYSED Occupational Therapist license and registration.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience in occupational therapy with school-aged children.
• Proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to an assigned caseload in accordance with IEP goals.
• Develop and implement safe, appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Document progress and adjust annual goals as needed.
• Collaborate with parents, school staff, and medical professionals to support student participation.
• Fabricate, modify, and train staff in use of adaptive equipment and orthotics.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-directed work

Education

NYSED OT license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

YAI - Seeing beyond disability is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide school-based OT services to students in the iHOPE program in New York. You will develop and implement therapy interventions aligned with IEP goals and coordinate with families and school teams.

The ideal candidate holds a NYSED OT license, has at least two years of pediatric OT experience, and is proficient with MS Word and PowerPoint.