School Occupational Therapist; OT

Position: School Occupational Therapist (OT)
Location: New York

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our preschool special education team. In this role, you will work with children ages 3-5, helping them develop their fine motor, sensory processing, and self-help skills necessary for classroom participation and independence. Through individualized and group therapy sessions, collaboration with educators and families, and the use do creative, play-based strategies, you will foster growth and confidence in our youngest learners.

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of Position:

Conduct evaluations to assess sensory-motor, fine motor, and self-care skills

Develop and implement individualized educational plans (IEPs) to address each child’s needs

Provide therapy sessions focused on activities such as cutting skills, dressing, and feeding

Utilize sensory integration strategies to support self-regulation and classroom participation

Collaboration with teachers and staff to integrate therapeutic strategies into the preschool classroom

Educate families on how to reinforce therapeutic goals at home Document therapy sessions, progress, and recommendations in compliance with program requirements

Participate in IEP meetings and provide professional input for goal-setting and progress monitoring

Participates in evaluating special education students referred for occupational therapy

Services are provided in accordance with students’ individualized education programs

Develops individual treatment programs for the provision of occupational therapy

Develops group treatment programs for the provision of occupational therapy

Develops and presents occupational therapy-related activities to benefit students in their educational environment

Provides services to special education students referred for occupational therapy

Services are provided in accordance with the students’ individualized education programs

Implements individual treatment program for the provision of occupational therapy

Implements group treatment program for the provision of occupational therapy

Reviews records of students receiving occupational therapy for accuracy and completeness

Maintains attendance and session notes for students receiving occupational therapy

Maintains reports for students receiving occupational therapy

Assists school personnel through individual consultations with the formation of goals and objectives related to students’ individualized education programs

Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to discuss student progress

Makes appropriate recommendations for occupational therapy programs

Consults with parents/guardians regarding treatment goals, specialized therapeutic equipment and materials, and other suggestions to enhance the students’ functional ability within the classroom

Requests equipment and supplies necessary to carry out an occupational therapy program

Instructs teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, and other staff in the use of adaptive equipment and materials for classroom/school use Participates in observations of students demonstrating difficulty in participating in the school environment in areas related to occupational therapy

Contacts primary care facilities regarding students’ medical issues and adaptive equipment needs, relating to the continuity of services in school

Designs, modifies, and constructs adaptive equipment and material for classroom/school use Assist in classroom activities and support instructional needs.

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (required)
Valid New York State license and NBCOT certification (required)

Experience with preschool or pediatric populations preferred

Strong knowledge of sensory integration and play-based interventions

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Physical Requirements A…