Supervising Occupational Therapist

Young World Physical Education; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 74,248 - 95,260; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Supervising Occupational Therapist in Providence. This position will require providing direct therapy services while supervising COTA staff. Applicants must hold a license from the RI Department of Health and have experience with students with disabilities.

The role involves consulting with teachers, documenting services, and ensuring compliance with IEPs. A full-time commitment is required with a competitive salary range of $74,248 to $95,260 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years experience with school aged students preferred.
• Experience supervising COTA staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students according to IEP requirements.
• Consult with classroom teachers and staff as required by IEPs.
• Provide written reports on services and progress notes.

Skills

Experience with students who are moderately/severely disabled

Supervising COTA staff

Direct occupational therapy services

Consultation to classroom teachers

Education

License required by the RI Department of Health: Occupational Therapist

Job description

Supervising Occupational Therapist

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptionally qualified SUPERVISING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST who is highly skilled to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.

Job Details

Job ID: 5728325

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports to: Contigent upon funding

Education Requirements:

• License required by the RI Department of Health: Occupational Therapist

Qualifications:

• Experience working with students who are moderately/severely disabled is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years experience with school aged students is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years experience supervising COTA staff is preferred

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students consistent with IEP requirements
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers and staff as needed and required by IEPs
• Provide written reports on services provided and/or progress notes as required by the special education office
• Willingness to work as an itinerant to cover all components of this assignment
• Willingness to work with families of walk-in students on carry-over activities for the home setting and scheduling of therapy sessions
• Willingness to complete home instruction for OT services
• Completion of evaluations in compliance with laws and regulations including: scheduling, working with students, providing written evaluations in a timely fashion, providing goals for implementation when appropriate
• Documentation of services for Medicaid purposes
• Direct supervision and guidance to COTA staff relative to evaluations, IEP goals, treatment strategies, and activities for students assigned to therapy assistant caseload
• Any/all duties that may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor

EEO Statement

Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work

Providence Public School District participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all participating employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Please review the following posters for more information:

• Notice of E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
• IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $74,248 to $95,260 Per Year