Occupational Therapist

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Fall River - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 51455 - 91465
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


  • Position Type:
    Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist

  • Date Posted:
    7/10/2025

  • Location:
    Fall River Public Schools

  • Occupational Therapist - Special Education Department

    Description

    The Occupational Therapy assistant works with students with disabilities by implementing the prescribed occupational therapy process.

    They are responsible for developing and writing the students Individual Education Plan (IEP) and overseeing the Occupational Therapy Assistants who are implementing the plan prescribed in the IEP.

    Performance Responsibilities:

    1. Formulate write and implement Individual Education Plans and attend IEP meetings

    2. Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and/or graduate students and clinical fellows

    3. Provide consultation to general education and special education staff regarding student needs and best practices

    4. Administer a variety of standardized assessment tools write detailed reports summarize the results and provide recommendations to teams

    5. Monitor student progress through the collection of data

    6. Adapt and modify the environment including assistive technology and training instructional staff to meet individual needs and to help students function as independently as possible

    7. Meet all district state and federal requirements for the program to which you are assigned including IEP and Progress Report deadlines

    8. Create a positive educational environment for all students using a multi-tiered system of supports

    9. Use professional quality communication skills to convey information to the students team

    10. Remain current with accepted and appropriate instructional theory practice and research. Including engaging in regular and strategic professional development to stay current in best practices for diverse learners

    Required Qualifications:

    1. Masters degree preferred

    2. Current certification through the Board of Allied Health Professions

    3. Prior experience working in an educational setting

    4. Demonstrate collaborative instructional ability

    5. Experience working with students with disabilities

    The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification such intent will be shared with the Fall River School Committee.

    Reports To: Assigned district Occupational Therapist

    Supervises: N/A

    SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Educators Association contract.

    Continued employment is contingent on work performance program need and funding. Page 2 of 2 Closing date: Until Filled Shift Type Full-Time Salary Range $51455.00 to $91465.00

    The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to racecolor religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status or active military status mental illness political affiliation genetic information or candidates are encouraged to apply.





Position Type:Student Support Services/Occupational TherapistDate Posted:7/10/2025Location:Fall River Public SchoolsOccupational Therapist - Special Education Department Description The Occupational Therapy assistant works with students with disabilities by implementing the prescribed occupational...
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