Part Time (4-day per week) K-8 Occupational Therapist

Part Time (4-day per week) K-8 Occupational Therapist

Brookline Public Schools

John D. Runkle School - Brookline, Massachusetts

This job is also posted in Brookline School District

Job Details

Job ID:5342960

Application Deadline:Sep 10, 2025 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist wiil conduct evaluations and provide OT services for students from kindergarten to eighth grade.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed Occupational Therapist with strong skills and ability to administer OT evaluations; comprehensive, insightful diagnostic skills: ability to interpret a variety of informal and formal OT assessments; knowledge of specific approaches and tools to help students, teachers and families better address with all factors which interfere with the learning process; experience working collaboratively to address student needs; experience writing IEPs and collaborating in IEP meetings; comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child development; a strong understanding when further evaluations may be beneficial; ability to communicate effectively with parents and outside agencies to support student learning; appreciation for students from diverse family and socio-economic situations; strong written and verbal communication skills; an open-mind, sense of humor and the ability to calmly approach stressful situations.

Occupational Therapist duties may include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for evaluating and supporting students with special needs in fine motor skill development, visual motor skills development, visual perception training, handwriting instruction, sensory integration approaches including development and implementation of sensory diets and daily living skills.

Strong, comprehensive written OT evaluation reports and verbal reporting

Additional job requirements include IEP development, progress reporting, attendance at IEP meetings, consultation with staff, and communicating with parents.

Participation in special education Team meetings, school mental health, crisis response team and/or counseling team

Team meeting facilitation if necessary, which may include: facilitating the IEP Team process and all necessary and relevant procedures

Consultation with school administration, team facilitators, school psychologist, BCBA, SLP, PT, general ed. and special educators

Involvement and consultation around behavioral interventions and plans

Consultation to parents/guardians

OTHER SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend department meetings

Participate with colleagues as a contributing member of the school community and contribute to school effectiveness

Be actively involved in professional development (i.e. courses, workshops and in-service training) in order to be current in new methods and approaches in special education as well as to expand knowledge of the general education curriculum for students receiving services

Fulfill other OT service delivery needs as assigned by Director of Special Education

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Requirements and Qualifications:

Experience working with students on the autism spectrum

Certification as an occupational therapist with an Applied Health license

***All employees must be vaccinated and maintain full vaccination as a condition

of employment or work as an on-site vendor/contractor, unless they receive approval for a documented medical or religious exemption in accordance with relevant state and/or federal law. For a full copy of the Covid-19 vaccination policy please click here.

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Type:Full-Time