School Occupational Therapist (4 daysweek)
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Job Location:
Newton, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
26 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Learning Prep School in West Newton MA is seeking a full time 4 day/week Occupational Therapist with school-based or other pediatric (pre-teen and teen preferred) experience to join our faculty. This is a fully benefits-eligible position that works Monday-Thursday 7:30am to 3:15pm with after-school meetings on Wednesdays until 4pm. Our OTs work our regular 186-day school year (lots of school holidays and summer vacation!) and have the option to work our 15-day summer program in July if visit our website to learn more about our school for students with language-based learning disabilities. We offer a competitive benefits package great work-life balance and a caring community of dedicated special education professionals. Click here to see what makes our school such a special place to work!Full-time employee benefits include:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance (100% employer-paid)
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance (100% employer-paid)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Free breakfast and lunch
- Free on-site parking
- Deeply discounted childcare in our on-site EEC-certified daycare/preschool program based on availability.
- B.S. in Occupational Therapy
- Massachusetts License as Occupational Therapy
- National Certification in Occupational Therapy
- Implement the program core values and mandated programs.
- Maintain case load of students
- Diagnostic therapy and subsequent delivery of services as stated in IEPs
- Consult with staff and parents as needed
- Review information and records to determine appropriate assessment battery
- Complete diagnostic evaluations
- Compile written evaluation reports
- Participate in IEP meetings as needed; make specific recommendations report progress and present evaluation findings
- Keep daily therapy logs
- Maintain parent contact in cooperation with other school staff (i.e. phone log e-mail etc.).
- Maintain collaborative communication with staff to ensure consistent service delivery.
- Collaborate with all student service providers to identify and implement student accommodations in a variety of environments.
- Attend to assigned duties (i.e. lunch cab break duty etc.).
- Attend weekly staff meetings in-service training parent meetings student-centered staff meetings.
- Compile individual student progress reports as required and within estimated timelines.
- Review of all cumulative records of assigned students including: IEPs evaluations progress notes status reports medical background etc.
- Maintain a respectful positive pro-active professional attitude.
- Develop an ongoing problem solving relationship with supervisor seeking guidance as necessary.
- Establish goals to continue professional growth and development.
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Learning Prep School serves students with language-based learning disabilities from across Massachusetts and parts of New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Our supportive, small classrooms and highly-qualified faculty offer the type of environment where our students thrive. Learn more abo ... View more
