Occupational Therapist ~ Coverage September 2025 to November 2025
Occupational Therapist ~ Coverage September 2025 to November 2025
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$ 72457 - 133474
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About Us & the Role:LABBB Collaborative provides educational programming and support services for over 300 special needs students from over 65 districts. LABBB serves students ages 3 to 22 years old with a variety of special needs including students on the autism spectrum students with multi-handicaps pervasive development disorders developmental delays language deficits and social/emotional challenges. The LABBB community has a vision of skill-based instruction that considers the whole student from early childhood to adult living. Our staff is committed to creating a professional working environment through teamwork communication and respect. We are very excited for you to join us!
The Occupational Therapist works directly under the supervision of the Department Head and Program Director and acts as a member of a students multidisciplinary team in providing academic behavioral transition and therapeutic support to students throughout the day; implements direct instruction actively supervises students and ensures that the physical and emotional needs of children are being met on a daily basis.
Job Requirements:Masters degree from an approved Occupational Therapy programValid License/Certification to practice as an Occupational Therapist in MassachusettsStrong background in the use of assistive technology and equipment related to occupational therapy Willingness and experience working with students with a variety of disabilities with a focus on social emotional needs who potentially present with challenging drivers license and ability to commute between buildings/programs during the and willingness to drive LABBB van (as required by program)
Responsibilities:Provide direct occupational therapy services for children and adolescents in accordance with all applicable federal state and local codes and regulations for educational and school-based purposesUse observation and various formal and informal assessments to conduct appropriate assessments of students in all phases of the evaluation process as related to occupational therapy in the school settingWrite and implement goals objectives accommodations modifications service delivery transition planning and summary of student performance as needed for the IEPAttend IEP meetings to communicate results of evaluations/ re-evaluations goals objectives accommodations modifications intervention plan and type of service delivery required staff meetings; professional development trainings; and serve as appropriate on staff committeesProvide support and training to school-based teams to support generalization of skills in all settingsComplete regular documentation including data collection progress notes individualized education plans formal and informal assessments and Medicaid billing as indicatedSupervise Occupational Therapy Assistants as requested by the department headMaintain familiarity with standardized tests and therapy materials and devices and make recommendations for the acquisition of such items when they are required for students development of independence social awareness language academic skills and appropriate behaviorProvide and facilitate meaningful inclusion opportunities for students into regular education classrooms as indicatedCreate and modify curriculum materials supports and instructional strategies as necessary to meet students needs in the classroom and community settings
Other Duties:
Collaborate with members of multidisciplinary teams including teachers BCBA PT SLP Counselors nursing and Vision providers and implement treatment plans as needed or requested to support skill development generalization and transition planning across settings and throughout the dayShow respect and compassion for all members of the classroom and school environment including students families staff and other community LABBBs mission and core values as well as adhere to laws policies procedures and ethical standards of the field and contribute to a positive and safe school cultureSupport students personal care needs which may include activities of daily living (ADLs) such as communication toileting feeding transferring self-care and assistance with mobility including lifting Maintain licensure and professional competence by attending staff development programs and other professional activities as well as understanding and applying principles taught in training and seminars to the educational environment including de-escalation and restraint training ( as required by program) between schools for services consultations and Team meetings as neededPerform any other related duties as assigned by the Coordinator or Program Director or other appropriate administrator.Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7 hour work day (times vary depending on caseload and school location)
Salary Range: $72457 to $133474 commensurate with experience and education. *2025-2025 Salary range is for school year and includes compensation for required 4-week summer program.
Benefits:Full-time employees at LABBB Collaborative enjoy low-cost benefit offerings that includes medical dental & vision insurance plans partial employer-paid basic life insurance optional employee and dependent life insurance voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts 403(b) retirement plan and state employees pension plan paid time-off tuition reimbursement employee assistance program and much more!
Employment Type
Full-Time
