Part-time Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our student services team. In this role, you will work directly in the school environment to assess, support, and provide therapeutic interventions for K-12 students facing physical, sensory, developmental, or social-emotional barriers. Your expertise will directly empower students to maximize their participation, improve fine motor skills, and achieve long-term academic and life success.

Core Responsibilities

• Evaluations & Assessments: Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine student needs and analyze barriers to classroom participation.
• IEP Development: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create, review, and implement tailored Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
• Direct & Consultative Therapy: Deliver evidence-based direct therapy services to students individually or in small groups, focusing on fine motor, visual-motor, sensory processing, and self-care skills.
• Classroom Integration: Partner with teachers and educational staff to adapt classroom environments, modify tools, and provide assistive technology recommendations.
• Progress Tracking: Maintain thorough, accurate, and legally compliant documentation of student progress, session notes, and annual review reports.
• Family Collaboration: Consult regularly with parents and caregivers, offering strategies and exercises to bridge therapeutic goals between school and home.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Master's degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Active and unrestricted State License as a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) or immediate eligibility to obtain it.
• Certification: National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.
• Background: Previous clinical experience in a pediatric, school-based, or special education setting is highly preferred.
• Key Skills: Strong understanding of IEP frameworks, exceptional communication, adaptability to manage varying caseloads, and a collaborative team mindset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to carry 25 lbs.
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to reach in all directions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 184 days per school year

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluations of School Administrators.

The Greenfield-Central Community School Board of Trustees does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law.