Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist, 2026-27 school year

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School – Student Services – Cambridge, Massachusetts (Open in Google Maps)

Job Details

Job ID: 5601948

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist works with students in grades PK-12 who have identified disabilities in fine motor skills, attention, sensory integration and other related areas. The OT is a member of the Special Education team and reports to the Director of Student Services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide high quality Occupational Therapy to students with identified disabilities
• Administer, interpret and report on standardized evaluations and informal assessments
• Use data to report on student progress toward IEP goals and objectives
• Use data and assessments to design challenging, measurable IEP goals and objectives
• Attend and participate in Team Meetings (annual, initial, 3‑year re‑evaluation, emergency)
• Collaborate with general education staff to monitor IEP implementation
• Support general education staff in their efforts to provide high quality instruction to students with disabilities (modeling effective strategies, providing tools and resources, etc.)
• Pursue ongoing professional development that is specific to the field of Occupational Therapy and the needs of our student population
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents and general education staff
• Adhere strictly to timelines for the completion and submission of all required paperwork
• Collaborate with related service team members, building administrators, and other relevant personnel to strengthen tiered systems of support

Additional Responsibilities

• Ability to manage caseload of 35‑45 students through direct and consultative means
• Always maintain a high degree of professionalism (attendance, punctuality, dress, demeanor, etc.)
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Student Services

Educational or Other Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree minimum, Master's Degree preferred
• Successful completion of the NBCOT national exam for certification as an OTR
• Massachusetts licensure and 1‑2 years school‑based experience (preferred)

Specific Skills and/or Competence Required

• Flexibility, collaboration and a “growth mindset”
• Ability to multi‑task and perform a range of instructional and administrative duties
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to travel between three campuses

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms to stoop, kneel or crouch
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds
• Occasional use of hands to handle or feel
• Occasional climbing or balancing
• Regular speaking and hearing; vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Position Type

Full‑time

Job Categories

Student Services > Occupational Therapist

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, immigration status, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alison Bradley, Director of Student Services
• 366 Somerville Avenue
• Somerville, Massachusetts 02143
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