Occupational Therapist (OT)

Position Title: Occupational Therapist

Position Summary:

A candidate should be comfortable working as part of a team and have strong oral and written communication skills.

Candidates should also have experience in the following areas:

• evaluating students using a variety of assessments
• writing reports
• writing goals, IEPs, and 504s
• providing services in both inclusion and pull-out settings
• working with students with a variety of disabilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Identification of children who require Occupational Therapy in the Winthrop Public Schools.
• Screening, assessment and development of assessment reports and Individualized Educational Plans for children qualifying for Occupational Therapy services.
• Provide direct and consultation Occupational Therapy services to students who have Individual Education Plans and 504s.
• Timely completion of all paperwork, including but not limited to documentation required for IEPs, team meetings, progress reports, billing/logging, and departmental paperwork.
• Deliver Occupational Therapy services throughout the Winthrop Public Schools.

Job Requirements:

• Prior experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Experience working with children with special education needs is preferred.
• Experience in assessment and development of high quality Individualized Educational Plans preferred.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills and ability to meet timelines.
• Appropriate licensure required.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.