Occupational Therapist 0.5 (3170)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools seek a Part-Time Occupational Therapist (0.5 FTE) to provide services to students from Pre-K through age 22. This role is crucial in supporting students' educational experiences by addressing self-help, functional mobility, environmental adaptations, adaptive equipment, positioning, and motor functions. Natick Public Schools is an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district committed to excellence and inclusivity, serving a diverse student population. We welcome educators who thrive in a diverse environment and focus on a strengths-based approach, partnering with us to promote equitable practices and create meaningful connections for all.

Requirements

Licensed Occupational Therapist
Pediatric Experience Preferred
Formal application
Rating of education and experience
Oral interviews
Reference check
Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Responsibilities

Administer and interpret informal and formal assessments to diagnose and prescribe therapy for eligible students with disabilities.
Schedule students for evaluation and occupational therapy services.
Provide occupational therapy screening for referred students through Child Study Team (ACT), maintain summary and recommend appropriate in-class strategies, model best practices and/or consult with staff and parents.
Submit written occupational therapy assessments including diagnosis, and prescriptions for related services or specialized instruction as needed through seamless services, or a Special Education Program.
Collaborate with staff and parents through 504 Meetings and Special Education Meetings to offer diagnosis, specific accommodations, modifications and/or therapy strategies.
Provide training to appropriate staff to carry over therapy goals in the classroom setting.
Work in collaboration with other school personnel, outside agencies, parents and the medical community to respond to students’ motor needs.
Maintain documentation of therapy and student progress for each therapy session provided to eligible students.
Problem solve to meet the needs of students’ evolving needs.
Keep updated with the myriad assistive technology and specialized equipment that promote motor skills.
Keep updated with new treatments and best practices as recommended in the field of occupational therapy.
Maintain the treatment area and oversee the occupational therapy equipment.
Produce and distribute written quarterly progress reports to parents and forward to students’ temporary record to document specific student progress consistent with student goals and benchmarks.
Assign and supervise caseload and responsibilities of the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants.
Implement procedures and forms as mandated by district, state and federal regulations.
Offer recommendations for Occupational Therapy guidelines and procedures.
Travel to meet schedule assignments.