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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree