School-Based Pediatric OT: 10-Month Schedule + Benefits

Waymark HR Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with employer contrib

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid sick time and PTO

Paid school breaks/holidays/snow days

Job summary

Waymark HR Group is seeking a full-time pediatric occupational therapist to join a Western New York school-based team serving students in a Niagara County district. You will own your caseload from evaluation through IEP goals in a 35-hour week across five 7-hour school days on a 10-month school-year schedule.

Collaborate with teachers and families, deliver therapy in school and other district-designated settings including teletherapy, and ensure accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited OT program.
• New York State OT license or limited permit.
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred, new grads welcome.
• Strong writing for evaluations and progress notes.
• Ability to manage a caseload and documentation independently.
• Clear communication with school staff, families, and supervisors.
• Ability to complete NYS fingerprint clearance (TEACH) and pre-employment physical with immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and re-evaluate students using standardized and non-standardized assessments; translate results into measurable goals.
• Deliver treatment aligned with each student's IEP in multiple settings, including teletherapy when needed.
• Design and adapt equipment for positioning, self-care, and classroom access; identify accessibility barriers.
• Coach teachers and aides on integrating therapy goals into daily activities.
• Partner with families on progress and attend IEP meetings and conferences.
• Maintain timely documentation meeting NYSED, Medicaid, and district standards.
• Provide clinical supervision to an OTA as assigned; share knowledge via in-services.

Skills

Caseload management

Clear writing

Team collaboration

Communication with staff

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in OT

Tools

Word

Google Docs

Job description

Waymark HR Group is seeking a full-time pediatric occupational therapist to join a Western New York school-based team serving students in a Niagara County district. You will own your caseload from evaluation through IEP goals in a 35-hour week across five 7-hour school days on a 10-month school-year schedule.

Collaborate with teachers and families, deliver therapy in school and other district-designated settings including teletherapy, and ensure accurate documentation.