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Occupational Therapist

Employer
Boston Public Schools
Location
Boston, MA, US
Salary
Competitive

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General Description
Occupational Therapists provide services to students with fine motor, visual motor/visual perception, and sensory motor skills which will allow them to access the BPS curriculum and to participate in both school and community life to the greatest extent possible.

Responsibilities
  1. Evaluation
  • Occupational Therapists will assess students referred for evaluation using appropriate testing instruments.
  • Occupational Therapists will 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.
  • Evaluations will be performed within timelines established in state and federal regulations.
  1. Occupational Therapy Services
  • Therapy and consultation services will be provided to students based on the individual needs of each student and in compliance with each child's IEP or 504 Plan.
  • Occupational Therapists will provide services in the least restrictive setting.
  • Occupational Therapists will participate in pre-referral, Team Meeting, Student Support Team activities and will provide professional development to school based staff as requested.
  • Occupational Therapists will consult with other Related Services providers, teachers, and parents in order to provide effective services in a variety of settings.
  1. General Responsibilities
  • Occupational Therapists are to comply with state regulations concerning renewal of certifications and licenses.
  • Occupational Therapists are expected to develop, update, and adhere to both a daily and weekly schedule. Each school's principal should be provided with a copy of that schedule.
  • Occupational Therapists are expected to comply with BPS rules, policies and procedures as well as those of their assigned schools and Special Education and Student Services.
  • Occupational Therapists are expected to maintain records of prior planning or lessons and to keep therapy notes for each child and therapy session and to maintain accurate records of student attendance.

Required Qualifications:
  1. Master's Degree
  2. Massachusetts License in Occupational Therapy
  3. Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
Terms: BTU, Group I

Company

As the birthplace of public education in this nation, the Boston Public Schools is committed to transforming the lives of all children through exemplary teaching in a world-class system of innovative, welcoming schools. We partner with the community, families, and students to develop in every learner the knowledge, skill, and character to excel in college, career, and life.

Company info
Telephone
(617) 635-1550
Location
2300 Washington Street
Roxbury
MA
02119
United States

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