ESY Occupational Therapist Pre-K - 12th Grade-(SUM26)

***There are 2 available ESY Occupational Therapist positions:

POSITION OVERVIEW:


The Special Education ESY Occupational Therapist's primary responsibility is to work with students on their IEP fine motor and sensory goals in order to prevent substantial regression and promote student achievement. The OT provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities.


ESSENTIAL DUITES & RESPONSIILITIES:

• Plan and implement evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and/or groups of students based on their individual needs.
• Adapt materials to assist students with disabilities to access the curriculum.
• Implement instruction and interventions to work on students' IEP goals in the area of fine motor and sensory skills
• Make data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Collect data on student performance to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.
• Monitor student progress and complete a progress report for each student..
• Communicate with parents and other appropriate school personnel if needed.
• Take student attendance for each class or session.
• Adhere to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Massachusetts license as an Occupational Therapist
• A minimum of two years' successful experience as an OT
• Expertise with specially designed instruction in the field of occupational therapy
• Knowledge of the requirements of state and federal regulations
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED:

• Master's Degree
• A minimum of two years' successful experience as an OT in a public school setting at the assigned level

TERMS: Part-time, Summer 2026, Pay is $53.87 per hour


The Scituate Public Schools have a commitment to maintaining an educational environment and workplace that establishes programs and support mechanisms to recruit and retain staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels that meet the needs of all students through a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Candidates who have a strong commitment to active antiracism are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Bigotry and intolerance, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, homeless status or disability are not tolerated and where any form of intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others and interferes with their freedom to learn or work is unacceptable.