CPPI Occupational Therapist: Preschool

CPPI Occupational Therapist:
Preschool
- School Year

Fitchburg School District Fitchburg Public Schools
- Fitchburg, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5910984

Final date to receive applications: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This position is part of the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) grant. The goals of this grant are expansion and access to quality preschool, building locally aligned quality, and equitable access to special education and inclusion.

The Occupational Therapist will observe all students to determine preschool learners with fine and gross motor skill needs, offer Tier 1/2 suggestions, and provide coaching, keep appropriate records, inform faculty about observed growth, and recommend specific opportunities for school/home growth with motor skills.

Qualifications:

• Current license through the state board and certification through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT);
• Master's degree preferred;
• Early childhood and urban experience preferred;
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents, and advocate for children to effectively problem-solve;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with preschool itinerant teams, including Clinical Interventionists, SPED Teacher, and SLP;
• Travel is required between several sites in partnership with city preschools, including, but not limited to, YMCA, Busy Bees, FHS and Head Start;
• Provide learning experiences guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning;
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate opportunities for learning using Response to intervention (RTI) framework;
• Implement the district's mission, philosophy of education, and instructional standards and objectives as well as CPPI’s mission;
• Document the progress and/or concerns of students and seek the assistance of additional district specialists as required;
• Complete any necessary evaluations that measure progress according to professional guidelines.
• Monitor and supervise students through effective classroom management
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement
• Be responsible for using innovative approaches and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn
• Follow professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents, and preschool colleagues;
• If appropriate, suggest activities families can do with their child to assist and supplement the student's fine and
• Serve as liaison and keep IEP current for students receiving IEP services in CBO locations gross motor skills.

Reports to: CPPI Grant Coordinator/Director of Preschool

Evaluated by: CPPI Grant Coordinator/Director of Preschool

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

• Prorated to start date and #of hours per week; NTE 19 hours per week;
• Not eligible for benefits
• Summer Continuation: This position may continue into the summer, contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI before your start of employment.

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