Summer Pre-K Evaluation Team - Occupational Therapist

Summer Pre-K Evaluation Team - Occupational Therapist (up to 1 position)

Location: Pre-K Office

Program Dates:
Session 1 - Mon-Thurs July 6-28, 2026
Session 2 - Mon-Thurs July 29-August 20, 2026 (excl. August 10, 2026)

Hours: 8:15am-12:45pm


Pay $73/hr (contingent upon enrollment and funding)

Staff will remain on site during these hours

Job Description:


The Occupational Therapist will sit on evaluation teams, complete evaluations and write IEP goals.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Working knowledge of preschool processes and requirements, early childhood development, RIELDS (RI Early Learning and Development Standards).
• Working knowledge of transition, inclusive of inventories, assessments and transition planning
• Experience working with and evaluating children with disabilities ages 2-5
• Experience with creation of goals IEPs in PowerSchool
• Working knowledge of PowerSchool for documentation

Certification Requirements:

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of RI

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES:

• Complete observations, evaluations and IEP goals as needed.
• The team works toward completion of all Pre k evaluations
• Documentation of all attempts to contact families and results of that contact
• Completion of formalized testing in area of certification and writing corresponding evaluations
• Completion of documentation required for eligibility
• Participation as a member of a TQP for eligibility and IEP meetings
• Weekly submission of timesheets, activity logs, and completed files
• Must commit to work all of the days indicated in the posting
• Input of all necessary documentation in Skyward and PowerSchool

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• Experience with PowerSchool, Skyward, COS, working knowledge in the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards

EEO Statement

Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work

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• Notice of E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
• IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)