Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Administrative Skills, Assistive Technology, Autism, Billing Records, Communication Skills, Conferences, Documentation, Interpersonal Skills, Medicaid, Occupational Therapy, Progress Reports, Record Keeping, Regulations, Speech and Language Pathology, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching
id='p5546_'>Anticipated Vacancy | Occupational Therapist JobID: 5546
Position Type:
Special Education/Occupational Therapist
Date Posted:
6/8/2026
Location:
District Wide
Closing Date:
06/12/2026
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Anticipated Vacancy for the 2026-2027 School Year
Occupational Therapist
Requirements:
- NJ Licensed Occupational Therapist.
- NJ Department of Education School Occupational Therapy Certification required.
- Experience working with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in educational settings preferred.
- Functions as a member of the Child Study Team as needed.
- Conducts screenings, evaluations, and re-evaluations to determine eligibility and need for school-based occupational therapy services.
- Provides direct and indirect occupational therapy services in individual and group settings.
- Participates in multidisciplinary evaluations and eligibility determinations.
- Develops, implements, and monitors occupational therapy goals and objectives within students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Collaborates with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and parents to support student participation and success in the educational environment.
- Assesses and addresses fine motor, visual-motor, sensory processing, self-regulation, self-help, and adaptive skill needs.
- Recommends and supports the use of adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and environmental modifications as appropriate.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation, including therapy notes, progress reports, evaluations, and Medicaid billing documentation, as applicable.
- Provides interventions to improve fine motor coordination, strength, dexterity, and functional classroom performance.
- Provides instruction and support in activities of daily living (ADLs) and school-based functional skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge of sensory processing and sensory-based intervention strategies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of oral motor development and its impact on functional participation, as appropriate within the educational setting.
- Participates as a collaborative team member and demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Maintains records and submits reports in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
- Collaborates with speech-language pathologists and other team members to support students utilizing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems when appropriate.
- Participates in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and other student support meetings as required.
Salary: Following the established BTEA salary guide the minimum starting salary of BA Step 1 is $57,940.
Benefits: Eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental benefits. Sick, Personal and Bereavement days are included.
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Brick Township Public Schools