ESY Occupational Therapist

ESY Occupational Therapist

East Greenwich Schools Meadowbrook Farms School - East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Job Description

East Greenwich School Department is seeking applications for an Occupational Therapist to serve the summer 2026 ESY program from 7/7/26-8/6/26. Occupational Therapist provides services to students who are identified with or suspected of having disabilities that interfere with their ability to perform daily life activities or participate in necessary or desired occupations. Responsibilities include:

• Providing thorough assessment instruments pertinent to areas of therapy.
• Providing and developing specific performance objectives to meet individual needs of students with disabilities, as prescribed by the Evaluation Team, and collaborating with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggesting the student's daily activities.
• Maintaining thorough, ongoing records of referred, screened, and eligible students, as well as individual students receiving therapy or other school-provided occupational services.
• Serving as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for students with occupational needs, and providing information, support, and consultation to parents and families when appropriate.
• Maintaining and improving professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re-certification.
• Sharing responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district, attending all faculty and department meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed.
• Performing other duties, as assigned by the School Principal and Director of Special Education and Pupil Services.
• Attending team meetings, writing goals/objectives, and progress monitoring with each report card cycle.

Position Type: Summer Job Categories: Student Services > Occupational Therapist

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the East Greenwich School District and its administration to not discriminate against and to provide an equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees, students, and contractors, regardless of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, genetic information, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, or any other veteran who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law. The East Greenwich School District's policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity is consistent with all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, and mandates of the Department of Education.

Job Requirements

• Must have Department of Health OT cert.
• Qualifications: Initial certification by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy; Master's Degree, from an accredited college or university, in a related field; Two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in a school system or other pediatric practice setting. Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and therapy strategies; Demonstrated experience with students in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Thank you for applying to East Greenwich Schools. You must hold a current State of Rhode Island Teaching Certificate be considered for this position. (When applicable) PLEASE NOTE: Only complete SchoolSpring applications will be considered. Your SchoolSpring application must include: ALL application components, including ALL UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE TRANSCRIPTS. **If appointed, sealed transcripts are required. References should include principals or professors who have first-hand knowledge of your professional competence and your personal qualifications. Experienced teachers should include the principal of the two most recent schools in which employed. If any person(s) listed should not be contacted for reference at the present time, indicate that clearly on your SchoolSpring resume. You must also complete the application questions below.

Contact Information

• Neil Marcaccio, Director of Student Services/MTSS Coordinator
• 111 Peirce Street
• East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818
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