Occupational Therapist

Cranston City School District • Cranston, RI

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing Occupational Therapy services within a school setting. The therapist will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering these services across all grade levels, demonstrating professional and intellectual competency. A strong understanding of Occupational Therapy principles as they apply to schools, as well as Special Education laws, policies, and procedures, is essential.

Requirements

• Licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health
• Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• At least five years of successful school-based experience as an occupational therapist
• Demonstrated professional and intellectual competency to plan, coordinate and administer Occupational Therapy services across the grade span
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy as it applies to the school setting
• Extensive knowledge of Special Education laws, policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to write reports and correspondences
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, procedures and professional articles
• Ability to be flexible in meeting scheduling needs
• Ability to meet multiple demands in an efficient manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and administer Occupational Therapy services across the grade span.
• Apply knowledge of Occupational Therapy to the school setting.
• Adhere to Special Education laws, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Salary range defined in the Master Agreement between the Cranston School Committee and the Cranston Teachers’ Alliance.
• Work year defined in the Master Agreement between the Cranston School Committee and the Cranston Teachers’ Alliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior