ESY 2025 Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

Licensed Occupational Therapist (O.T.)Classification: N/APosition Type: Temporary/Part time (ESY Program)Salary Schedule: Teachers/TherapistsIntroductory Period: N/AReports To: Supervising Therapist/Program Administrator or District SupervisorSummary/Objective:The Occupational Therapist will function as an integral member of educational teams providing direct service, consultation, and evaluations to a range of students with special education needs. Therapists will carry a caseload as assigned by the Program Supervisor and Supervising Therapist in conjunction with other therapy team members and/or local school districts. Therapists will provide services in an integrated manner utilizing 1:1, small group and large group settings and may work in separate classrooms or in integrated settings as appropriate to the student caseload.Essential Functions/Duties:Conducts diagnostic evaluations of children and adolescents.Provides education and counseling about sensory, sensory motor, fine and visual motor, cogmtive perceptual, adaptive equipment issues to families and other team members.Makes recommendations for and provides services to address conditions which may affect a students ability to function in an education system.Participates in the team evaluation and IEP development process.Implements student IEPs.Communicates effectively with LEAs, student families, and other team members.Consults with classroom staff to assist in the design of therapeutic programs and supports.Participates in an integrated model of service. Assists in the development of, and participates in, in-service programs.Attends staff meetings as required.Maintains documentation of occupational therapy services provided to students.Maintains current knowledge of methods, materials, best practices, and research in the field.Serves as liaison between the team and external entities providing clinical support and/or evaluations.Ensure student confidentiality.Level of Accessibility: Level ThreeCompetency: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Skills required to perform responsibilities effectively.Skills required to maintain Registration and Licensure status.Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience:Current American Occupational Therapy Association Registration.Massachusetts Licensure in Allied Health.Valid Drivers license OR 7D license if operating school vehicles.Preferred Education and Experience:Experience in an educational setting.Experience providing services to students with special needs.Additional Eligibility Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The qualifications listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.