Lower School Occupational Therapist

Mary Mcdowell Friends School
284d$72,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) invites applications for a full-time Lower School Occupational Therapist beginning August 2025. The Occupational Therapist will support the school's mission by evaluating and providing therapeutic intervention for our students.

Requirements

  • MA required; special education experience a plus.
  • OTR/L required.
  • 1-3 years of experience; independent or charter school experience a plus.
  • Strong oral and written communication with parents, children, and colleagues.
  • Commitment to equity and justice, including knowledge and skills related to cultural competencies.
  • The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged.
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
  • Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice.
  • Familiarity with new technologies; GSuite and Veracross a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide therapy and evaluate students during school-year programming and the summer extended school-year program (if necessary).
  • Collaborate with school administrators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of speech/language pathology programs into the total educational system.
  • Adapt and modify the environment, including assistive technology and training instructional staff to meet individual needs and help students function independently.
  • Keep abreast of best practices in occupational therapy.
  • Investigate and apply new strategies to deliver student services by conducting or participating in continuing education/staff development.
  • Coordinate and schedule services to best meet the student's needs.
  • Complete treatment notes and progress reports promptly and according to school policy.
  • Document all aspects of work with students according to school, state, and national guidelines.
  • Participate fully in the life of the school, including professional development, MMFS committees, weekly faculty meetings, regular supervisory meetings, and all school silence and staff meetings.
  • Supervise student activities, including study hall, student trips (including overnight trips), advisory, student clubs, etc.
  • Work collaboratively with the faculty, speech and language therapists, school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists regularly.

Benefits

  • Annual base salary range of $72,000 - $115,000.
  • Encouragement for employees to bring their whole selves to work.
  • Recognition and celebration of a diverse community.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Educational Services

Education Level

Master's degree

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