Long Term Permanent Substitute Elementary Occupational Therapist - 2026/2027

Burlington Public Schools•Burlington, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Long Term Permanent Substitute Elementary Occupational Therapist position to cover a leave of absence for the 2026/2027 school year. The role involves providing occupational therapy services to students with special education accommodations, focusing on their educational development. The therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement therapy services for students with physical, sensory, and cognitive challenges, working collaboratively with students, teachers, and other school staff to develop strategies that support learning and daily tasks within the school environment.

Requirements

BA degree, MA preferred.
Valid Massachusetts Teaching Certificate, in area of study required.
OT certification.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on building and district objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
High-level skills in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Evaluates, plans, and implements therapy services to students with physical, sensory, and cognitive challenges.
Works directly with students, teachers, and other school staff to develop and promote strategies that facilitate learning and support students' ability to perform everyday tasks in the school environment.
Conducts comprehensive evaluations to assess students' visual perceptual development, visual motor integration, ocular motor, fine motor, handwriting and sensory motor skills.
Uses standardized and non-standardized assessments to identify areas of need and develop individualized treatment plans.
Analyzes how disabilities or developmental delays impact academic performance and daily living tasks.
Completes IEPs and other relevant documentation.
Provides direct services to students as per their individualized education programs.
Implements therapeutic interventions to enhance fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual motor integration, visual perception and other relevant areas.
Offers strategies to support self-regulation, attention, and focus in the classroom setting.
Works closely with teachers, school counselors, speech therapists, and other staff members to coordinate support services.
Acts as a consultant for classroom teachers to suggest adaptations to the physical classroom environment, materials, and teaching strategies to better support students with occupational challenges.
Participates in IEP meetings, providing insights into students’ progress and make necessary adjustments.
Advocates for students' needs, provides recommendations and ensures that accommodations and modifications are implemented appropriately.
Maintains accurate records of student progress, therapy sessions, and IEP outcomes.
Regularly monitors and adjusts therapy interventions to ensure continuous progress.
Completes necessary paperwork as outlined per Massachusetts Regulations.
Performs any other relative duties as requested by the Director of Special Education.
Supervises students in his/her care.