K-12 Occupational Therapist, Full Time - Lynn (2026-2027)

KIPP•Lynn, MA

61d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP MA is looking for an occupational therapist that will serve students with occupational therapy needs in the special education and general education setting across elementary and middle school grades. The ideal candidate will show an unwavering commitment to the progress of students towards their occupational therapy IEP goals. Candidates must also show a desire to pursue social justice and approach work with cultural competency. This role requires consistent and reliable demonstration of the following essential job functions and key responsibilities:

Requirements

Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment
If applying as an OT, Masters is required.
If applying as an OTA, Associate’s degree is required
Have or be in pursuit of a MA license from the Board of Allied Health or hold a license as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
Certification by NBCOT
Experience as a school-based occupational therapist including knowledge of IEPs and 504s, and relevant federal and MA education laws, regulations and AOTA guidelines.
Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite
Pass Criminal Background Checks

Responsibilities

Create occupational therapy session plans
Report on quarterly progress for students with IEPs
Take data during occupational therapy sessions
Run individual and small-group occupational therapy sessions
Support with self-care skills in conjunction with occupational therapy goals
Consult for students as requested in the general and special education setting
If OT: complete student evaluations
Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively
Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required
Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the school
Self-awareness, flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs
The consistent use of interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers
Effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students, staff, families and others in person, through written communication, in front of groups, and on virtual platforms
Physical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead
Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situation
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment
Occasionally engage in other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.