Occupational Therapist

Job Details

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Organization: Springfield School District

Location: DISTRICT WIDE
- Springfield, Vermont

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Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Job Summary: The job of Occupational Therapist was established for the purpose of assessing students' functional physical development level and self-regulation; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student goals and objectives, Individual Education Plan development identifying environmental barriers; providing recommendations for accessibility; and providing direction to Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants. These services are designed to help children meet their educational goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses students' fine and gross motor skills and functional abilities (e.g., perceptual-motor, hand functions, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment, appropriate assistive devices and/or school placement to help children meet their educational goals.
• Interprets assessment findings, medical reports, and evaluations from other professionals, for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that Individual Education Plans (IEP) are appropriate.
• Develops IEPs, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of remediating students’ functional motor skill deficits as they relate to accessing their IEP, making accommodations, modifying materials and equipment, teaching compensatory strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and to help children meet their educational goals.
• Provides direct occupational therapy service, and consultation for the purpose of developing students’ functional motor, self-regulation, and daily living skills in compliance with established goals and objectives and to help children meet their educational goals.
• Identifies environmental barriers and appropriate solutions for the purpose of removing barriers for students with physical limitations and/or identifying appropriate assistive technology.
• Administers occupational therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving IEP objectives.
• Consults with students, teachers, parents, team members, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing information, developing plans for services, making recommendations and/or coordinating occupational therapy services with those of other disciplines and to help children meet their educational goals.
• Directs the work of assigned licensed occupational therapy assistants (to meet state of Vermont Occupational Therapy Practice Act standards), and other support staff (e.g., teachers, para educators, and tutors) for the purpose of providing guidance, supervising the implementation of programs, and ensuring that IEP goals and objectives are achieved.
• Instructs students, staff and parents for the purpose of providing information on medical/behavioral attributes, use of assistive devices, and/or implementing plans for remediation of functional limitations and to help children meet their educational goals.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g., parents, teachers, physicians, administration, team members, maintenance personnel, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of student assessment, program development and maintenance, sharing information, addressing concerns, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established special education regulations.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g., parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the…