Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapist

Job Description:

Job Posting: Occupational Therapist

Organization/Location: Orange Public Schools (Pre-K to 6), 637 Orange Center Road, Orange, CT 06477

Position: Occupational Therapist for the elementary school district

Requirements:

• CT License and be certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Demonstrate excellence in the area of Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of an occupational therapist and specialty area.
• Screening, assessment, planning, and programming
• Goal and objective development
• Monitor and collect data related to student learning.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective strategies and interventions for teaching students with disabilities.
• Provide appropriate intervention services that are designed to enhance the students potential for learning, assist the student in acquiring those functional performance skills needed to participate in and benefit from the educational environment, and help the student function independently.
• Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations, and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Analyze needs and problems objectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration, and the general public.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required tasks to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge of relevant technology, including but not limited to data collection systems, Chromebooks, and communication apps.
• Meet professional education requirements of the school district and state.
• Knowledge and skills in working with children with ASD, ADD and behavior and emotional disabilities.
• Must have proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

Physical Responsibilities:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move, and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or up to adult size body weight with two-to-three person lift). Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.

Term/Duration: Start date of August 26, 2026 and follows the school calendar 2026-2027 (for the Extended School Year program: July 5-August 5, 2027)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Application Process:

To complete an online application. Go to www.oess.org.

• Select "Departments"
• Select "Employment"
• Please upload a cover letter, a resume, and reference letters with your online application.
• Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed.

Equal Employment Opportunities:

It is the Board of Educations policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and that qualified applicants for employment will be recruited, hired, and assigned on the basis of merit, without regard to race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status. The employment policies and practices of the Board are to ensure that all qualified employees are treated equally with no discrimination in employment, compensation, opportunities for advancement (including promotions and transfers), training, and discipline based on race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability or veteran status or any other protected basis.