Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist (OT)

Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Location: Boston, On-site

Position Type: Part-Time - Temporary (Mid-April November)

Summary of position: The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy. The Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides individualized treatment, and leads small classroom-based groups, for students with social emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. The Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) delivers trauma informed care through direct interventions in self-regulation, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, executive functioning, and self-care, to maximize student participation in academic and daily activities. The Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) maintains a small caseload and works as part of a dedicated OT Department. The Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides coverage when the assigned Occupational Therapist is absent for one or more days, including long-term coverage periods.

What's in it for me?

• Make an impact on children's welfare utilizing your skills in a highly supportive work environment!
• The opportunity to work in a face-paced, fun, supportive, collaborative work environment with other talented, hard-working individuals!
• Gain experience in a highly regarded and reputable educational/mental health organization with support, mentoring and training from exceptional and experienced professionals.
• Participate in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate across disciplines.
• Ability to enjoy summers off or earn an additional 10% of your salary by working in a 4-week, 20-day Summer Program.

Essential duties: (Will vary for COTA)

• Provides occupational therapy intervention during 1:1 sessions in the OT gym or within the classroom setting and leads classroom-based groups.
• Consults with staff across disciplines on the impact of underlying skills on students' academic, social, and behavioral functioning and on accommodations and modifications to support learning and participation.
• Provides informal assessment and diagnostic evaluations for 3-year re-evaluations.
• Writes Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives based on evaluations and treatment data in coordination with teaching teams.
• Writes quarterly Progress Reports based on observational and treatment data.
• Consults with parents directly and/or through case managers on students' occupational therapy needs.
• Supports the school's integrated team model through professional communication and collaboration.

Qualifications Education:

• Master's Degree (MS) or Doctorate (OTD) in Occupational Therapy is required.
• MA Licensure, Board Certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a school or pediatric setting with a similar student population is required.
• Experience working with students with social emotional and behavioral challenges preferred.

Training:

• First Aid/CPR and Physical Restraint training is required or ability to participate in annual training at beginning of employment and annually or as needed throughout tenure.

Cover letter and a recent resume required for consideration.

License/Certification: MA Licensure in good standing; Board Certified through the NBCOT

Position Type: Part-Time Temporary (mid-April 2026 November 2026)

Salary: $42,000 - $54,000

Open Date: Open Until Filled

Benefits

• We offer 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes.
• We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.