Occupational Therapists

ESY - Occupational Therapists Summer Extended School Year The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough Student Support Services - Southborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5033744 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Mar 12, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jun 30, 2025 Job Description Occupational Therapists

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The Occupational Therapist works to provide direct, one-on-one and small group support to students who require intensive, ongoing occupational therapy in order to effectively meet IEP goals, and successfully participate in activities throughout the school day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree preferred in an accredited OT training program Initial or Professional Licensure from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) MA OT license

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1-3 years of experience working with individuals with various disabilities in an educational setting

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

The OT is expected to: Effectively collaborate with all members of the IEP Team in the progress monitoring/data collection and effective caseload management. Oversee and provide a simultaneous caseload of children receiving occupational therapy services. Perform in-class treatment, pull-out treatment, consultation to educational staff, evaluation, planning, activity analysis, data collect/analysis, and creation of progress reports. Develop, update, and adhere to both a daily and weekly schedule Oversee the work of COTA’s as needed Maintain accurate records in accordance with HIPPA and FERPA regulations Document sessions and activities for School-Based Medicaid Claiming as appropriate Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students Responsible for implementing “other job-related duties” as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment: Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Vision and hearing correctable to within normal ranges. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Program Dates/Times Programs are 5 weeks or 7 weeks depending upon classroom assignment. 5 week program dates are: Weeks of: July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, & Aug 4 7 week program dates are: Weeks of June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, Aug 4, & Aug 11 Positions available for programs that are 3 days (Tues-Thurs), or 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs) 9am-2pm. Program dates, hours, and rate will be stipulated in contract. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: upto $42 Per Hour Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr My Southborough