OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Bridgeport Public Schools•Bridgeport, CT

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Bridgeport Public Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) for the 2026-2027 school year. The assignment location will be determined. This position follows an 186-day school calendar with a starting salary of $69,992.88. The role involves providing occupational therapy services to children with medical and developmental disabilities to support their educational goals as outlined in their Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Requirements

Licensed and registered as an occupational therapist (OTR/L) in accordance with State of Connecticut regulations.
Superior organizational, oral and written communication skills.
Experience in the development and presentation of professional development initiatives.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with staff, students, parents and community representatives.
Experience in supervising certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA/L).
Demonstrated commitment to department “team” concept and the success of the organization.
Ability to meet deadlines as required.
Demonstrated ability to provide good attendance and punctuality on a daily basis.
Ability to travel to and service students at more than one school location during the workday.
Computer literate.

Nice To Haves

Certification by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.
Knowledge of a Special Education (IEP/504) policies and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides therapeutically appropriate individual and group occupational therapy services for children with a variety of medical and developmental disabilities in accordance with students Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Schedules and coordinates student therapeutic sessions to implement therapy programs focused on achieving educational goals and objectives as outlined in students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Provides classroom strategies for teachers, parents, and paraprofessionals who service students requiring OT services for academic-based tasks.
Selects activities that will assist students learn life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities.
Conducts occupational therapy evaluations to determine students’ need or continuing need for school-based services.
Evaluates students’ progress and prepares detailed progress reports as needed.
Develops and implements IEP goals according to OT best practices.
Develops and maintains effective communication with all team members (student, family, teachers, and other related service personnel) to represent OT needs and contribute to the development of OT-related services.
Consults with other school district personnel to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.
Consults with members of PPT team when making recommendations for treatment, adaptations, modifications, and other supports to educational program based upon clinical judgment and best practice guidelines.
Provides training and supervision for school district personnel in therapy techniques and objectives for students as required.
Attends and participates in Assistive Technology meetings, Planning and Placement meetings, and family training meetings.
Selects and recommends assistive technology equipment/materials and/or accommodations and modifications in order to enhance the student’s participation in the general education setting.
Maintains current on occupational therapy best practices and research.
Provides adequate and appropriate supervision and consultation to certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA/L) and occupational therapy students as required.
Other duties as assigned by School District administrative personnel.