Occupational Therapist

Randolph Public School District John

F. Kennedy School - Randolph, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Randolph Public School District John

F. Kennedy School - Randolph, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5954936

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The Randolph Public School Occupational Therapist provides services to students who are identified with or suspected of having disabilities that interfere with their ability to perform daily life activities or participate in necessary or desired occupations.

• 1. Provides thorough assessment instruments pertinent to areas of therapy.
• 2. Provides and develops specific performance objectives to meet individual needs of students with disabilities, as prescribed by the Evaluation Team, and collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student's daily activities;
• 3. Maintains thorough, ongoing records of referred, screened, and eligible students, as well as individual students receiving therapy or other school-provided occupational services.
• 4. Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for students with occupational needs, and provides information, support, and consultation to parents and families when appropriate.
• 5. Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re-certification;
• 6. Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district, attending all faculty and department meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed;
• 7. Performs other duties, as assigned by the School Principal and Director of Special Education and Pupil Services.
• 8. Attend Team meetings, writing goals/objectives, progress monitoring with each report card cycle.

• 182 school days in accordance with the Randolph Education Association (REA) collective bargaining agreement.
• Salary placement will be consistent with REA salary schedule

Position Type: Full-time

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Currently, the Kennedy School maintains an enrollment of approximately six hundred students, Preschool through grade 6, enrolled in thirty-seven classrooms, nine of which serve students with special needs. The Kennedy program serves the language needs of Chinese students throughout the town with a program of language assistance for English Language Learners. Two full-time and one part-time Title 1 teachers provide small group language.

The Randolph Public Schools (RPS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The RPS do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnic identity, sex, gender identity, disability, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or homelessness in admission to or participation in its programs and activities. RPS does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, bullying, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their ability or freedom to learn and work.

• Qualifications:
  
  1.Initial certification by National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy;
  2.Current License by the Massachusetts Board of Occupational Therapy
  3.Master's Degree, from an accredited college or university, in a related field;
  4.Two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in school system or other pediatric practice setting.
  5.Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and therapy strategies;
  6.Demonstrated experience with students in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
• At least 4 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Meliane Hackett , Director of Special Education & Student Services
• 40 Highland Avenue
• Randolph, Massachusetts 02368
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: hackettm.ma.us