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 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education