Extended School Year - Occupational Therapist

Extended School Year - Occupational Therapist Position Type: Summer School Position Hours: Varied and flexible; July 6 to August 6, 2026* Between 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM M, T, W, TH Location: ECDC/Washington Street Schools/Franklin Middle School Reports to: Building Principal Salary: $39.00 per hour Successful applicant must be available for the full duration of the program General Description: As part of its special education programming, Extended School Year (ESY) Services are provided to eligible students. Franklin offers a number of ESY programs from preschool through high school. Extended School Year services are provided to students who meet one or more of the criteria for such services as outlined in special education law. Typically, eligible students require services because they have demonstrated or are likely to demonstrate substantial regression in his/her learning skills and/or substantial difficulty relearning such skills if an extended year program is not provided. Overview of Responsibilities:

• 1:1 and small group therapy for students with social-emotional, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and complex learning disabilities
• coordinate services with program lead teachers
• communicate with parents
• write student progress reports at the end of the summer

Qualifications Required: OTR license and school-based experience with preschool and school-aged children with a variety of disabilities

• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI).

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