Occupational Therapist (Part Time)
- $45 - $50
- The Bronx, NY
Empower students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities to achieve independence: Join a supportive K–12 special education team as a School-Based Occupational Therapist.
A bit about us:
We are a mission-driven, non-profit special education program serving students ages 3–21 with blindness, visual impairments, and multiple disabilities. Our collaborative team includes educators, therapists, and support staff who provide individualized instruction and therapy in a structured, nurturing environment.
Why join us?
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with unique challenges
Collaborate with a team of educators and therapists who value inclusion and independence
Structured weekday school schedule promoting work-life balance
Opportunities for professional growth in vision and multiple-disability education
Collaborate with a team of educators and therapists who value inclusion and independence
Structured weekday school schedule promoting work-life balance
Opportunities for professional growth in vision and multiple-disability education
Job Details
Deliver direct occupational therapy services to students with blindness/visual impairments and multiple disabilities
Support sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, perceptual development, self-help skills, and community participation
Provide interventions to improve range of motion, balance, endurance, and coordination
Teach compensatory strategies for independence in self-care and instrumental activities of daily living
Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and orthotic devices as needed
Conduct evaluations (initial, annual, triennial) and contribute to IEP development
Document services, student progress, and Medicaid/IDEA requirements accurately and on time
Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families to integrate therapy into daily routines
Provide consultation to classroom staff and parent education for carryover at home
Qualifications:
Licensed Occupational Therapist in New York State (OTR/L)
Experience working with children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities preferred
Strong knowledge of pediatric OT techniques and assistive technology
Effective communicator and team collaborator
Comfortable in a school-based, interdisciplinary environment
Support sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, perceptual development, self-help skills, and community participation
Provide interventions to improve range of motion, balance, endurance, and coordination
Teach compensatory strategies for independence in self-care and instrumental activities of daily living
Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and orthotic devices as needed
Conduct evaluations (initial, annual, triennial) and contribute to IEP development
Document services, student progress, and Medicaid/IDEA requirements accurately and on time
Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families to integrate therapy into daily routines
Provide consultation to classroom staff and parent education for carryover at home
Qualifications:
Licensed Occupational Therapist in New York State (OTR/L)
Experience working with children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities preferred
Strong knowledge of pediatric OT techniques and assistive technology
Effective communicator and team collaborator
Comfortable in a school-based, interdisciplinary environment
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.