Occupational Therapist

IDEAL School of Manhattan•New York, NY

51d•$65,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusion school dedicated to creating a diverse community that affirms and accepts the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world. Position Description The IDEAL School is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, dedicated, and caring Occupational Therapist to support students Grades 6-12+. Candidates must have a valid license to practice and a passion for, and skill with, working with all school-aged children, including children with global delays. Therapists at IDEAL collaborate with teachers to ensure goals and interventions are developed and carried over into the classroom and curriculum and to provide informal, ongoing assessments of students as needed or requested. They also partner with administrators to work with CSE teams. All applicants must have a commitment to inclusion education.

Requirements

Maintains and illustrates high standards of honesty, integrity, and appropriate confidentiality in interactions with colleagues, students, and parents/guardians
Appreciation for the school’s mission, in particular its inclusive learning environment and commitment to social justice
A desire and eagerness to make a difference in the school--to contribute time and talent outside of therapy sessions to the growth of students and to the broader work and life of the school
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to collaborate as a part of a team, flexibility, and a sense of humor
Master’s degree
Valid NY State License

Nice To Haves

Experience in a school based setting
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

Provides educationally and developmentally-based occupational therapy to support students' individual goals and access to the school environment
Develop clear and effective therapeutic goals focused on improving student ability to perform daily tasks and achieve greater independence
Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of treatment
Provide timely and clear feedback to students based on targeted goals
Push-in to facilitate generalization of skills in academic settings
Maintain accurate records and documentation regarding student sessions, goals and outcomes
Observe impact of treatment at various stages and adjust care plans to achieve targeted goal
Communicate with student families via email, conferences, and progress reports
Collaborates with the school team to determine student needs, supports, accommodations and modifications appropriate to students who receive physical therapy
Advise student and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home
Work collaboratively with faculty and therapy team to ensure support student development
IDEAL therapists participate as a part of the staff in responsibilities including chaperoning events, lunch duty, and advisory in Upper School; their participation in the community builds essential relationships
Other duties as assigned