Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Registered Occupational Therapist

Shore Educational Collaborative was established in 1975 as one of 24 educational collaboratives in Massachusetts, providing public special education to students with disabilities. Over 180 students aged 3-22 attend our school in Chelsea, receiving a comprehensive education and related services.

At Shore, we believe that every person can grow, learn, and achieve goals that are meaningful to them. Our work is guided by our core values educate, enrich, inspire and we operate with respect, integrity, accountability, and compassion. We center our students, striving to be exceptional in our programs while honoring our community of diverse backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, and perspectives. Our class sizes are intentionally small - usually no more than ten students - with a dedicated paraprofessional in each room. We believe in collaboration and a strong team, with an 88% retention rate of professional staff. We're excited for you to join us.

The Registered Occupational Therapist provides services to students with fine motor, visual motor/visual perception, and sensory motor skills which will allow them to access the Shore's curriculum and to participate in both school and community life to the greatest extent possible. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered occupational therapist who desires to serve where their efforts matter. Our programs serve students who have multiple and intensive medical disabilities, developmental disabilities, autism and/or behavioral and social/emotional disabilities. The OTR/L will work within a team of related service providers providing direct services to students and consultative services to educators, other related services, staff, and families. Responsibilities will also include writing IEP goals and objectives and completing progress reports.

We will consider candidates who can work three or five days per week. Please be sure to indicate that in the application, where requested.

Key Responsibilities:

• Occupational Therapists will assess students referred for evaluation using appropriate testing instruments.
• Occupational Therapists will write reports that reflect the results of standardized tests and observations that contain information helpful and understandable to all involved parties and that contain clear recommendations.
• Evaluations will be performed within timelines established in state and federal regulations.
• Therapy and consultation services will be provided to students based on the individual needs of each student and in compliance with each child's IEP.
• Occupational Therapists will participate in pre-referral, Team Meetings, and Student Support Team activities and will provide professional development to school-based staff as requested.
• Occupational Therapists will consult with other Related Services providers, teachers, and parents in order to provide effective services in a variety of settings.
• Occupational Therapists are to comply with state regulations concerning renewal of certifications and licenses.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a valid Occupational Therapy license in the state of Massachusetts.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Salary will be based on experience and education.

This is a temporary position and is not eligible for benefits.

All school staff who may be expected to manage behavior must obtain and maintain certification in Shore's approved behavioral safety training program (Safety Care or equivalent). These skills are essential to ensuring the safety of all program participants and staff, and to meet state and federal requirements related to the safe implementation of behavior intervention plans.