Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Shore Educational Collaborative•Chelsea, MA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Shore Educational Collaborative was established in 1975 as one of 24 educational collaboratives in Massachusetts, providing public special education to students with disabilities. Over 180 students aged 3-22 attend our school in Chelsea, receiving a comprehensive education and related services. At Shore, we believe that every person can grow, learn, and achieve goals that are meaningful to them. Our work is guided by our core values – educate, enrich, inspire – and we operate with respect, integrity, accountability, and compassion. We center our students, striving to be exceptional in our programs while honoring our community of diverse backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, and perspectives. Our class sizes are intentionally small - usually no more than ten students - with a dedicated paraprofessional in each room. We believe in collaboration and a strong team, with an 88% retention rate of professional staff. We’re excited for you to join us. The Registered Occupational Therapist provides services to students with fine motor, visual motor/visual perception, and sensory motor skills which will allow them to access the Shore’s curriculum and to participate in both school and community life to the greatest extent possible. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered occupational therapist who desires to serve where their efforts matter. Our programs serve students who have multiple and intensive medical disabilities, developmental disabilities, autism and/or behavioral and social/emotional disabilities. The OTR/L will work within a team of related service providers providing direct services to students and consultative services to educators, other related services, staff, and families. Responsibilities will also include writing IEP goals and objectives and completing progress reports. We will consider candidates who can work three or five days per week. Please be sure to indicate that in the application, where requested. All school staff who may be expected to manage behavior must obtain and maintain certification in Shore's approved behavioral safety training program (Safety Care or equivalent). These skills are essential to ensuring the safety of all program participants and staff, and to meet state and federal requirements related to the safe implementation of behavior intervention plans.

Requirements

Must have a valid Occupational Therapy license in the state of Massachusetts.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Must obtain and maintain certification in Shore's approved behavioral safety training program (Safety Care or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Assess students referred for evaluation using appropriate testing instruments.
Write reports that reflect the results of standardized tests and observations that contain information helpful and understandable to all involved parties and that contain clear recommendations.
Provide therapy and consultation services to students based on the individual needs of each student and in compliance with each child’s IEP.
Participate in pre-referral, Team Meetings, and Student Support Team activities.
Provide professional development to school-based staff as requested.
Consult with other Related Services providers, teachers, and parents in order to provide effective services in a variety of settings.
Comply with state regulations concerning renewal of certifications and licenses.
Write IEP goals and objectives and completing progress reports.