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Empower students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities to achieve independence: Join a supportive K–12 special education team as a School-Based Occupational Therapist.

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Salary: $45 - $50 per hour

A bit about us:

We are a mission-driven, non-profit special education program serving students ages 3–21 with blindness, visual impairments, and multiple disabilities. Our collaborative team includes educators, therapists, and support staff who provide individualized instruction and therapy in a structured, nurturing environment.

Why join us?

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with unique challenges

Collaborate with a team of educators and therapists who value inclusion and independence

Structured weekday school schedule promoting work-life balance

Opportunities for professional growth in vision and multiple-disability education

Job Details

Deliver direct occupational therapy services to students with blindness/visual impairments and multiple disabilities

Support sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, perceptual development, self-help skills, and community participation

Provide interventions to improve range of motion, balance, endurance, and coordination

Teach compensatory strategies for independence in self-care and instrumental activities of daily living

Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and orthotic devices as needed

Conduct evaluations (initial, annual, triennial) and contribute to IEP development

Document services, student progress, and Medicaid/IDEA requirements accurately and on time

Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families to integrate therapy into daily routines

Provide consultation to classroom staff and parent education for carryover at home

Qualifications:

Licensed Occupational Therapist in New York State (OTR/L)

Experience working with children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities preferred

Strong knowledge of pediatric OT techniques and assistive technology

Effective communicator and team collaborator

Comfortable in a school-based, interdisciplinary environment

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