We are eager to add a strategic Occupational Therapist to join our talented team at Collaborative for Educational Services in Northampton, MA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Occupational Therapist is a promising opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, negotiation and have the right attitude for the job, then apply for the position of Occupational Therapist at Collaborative for Educational Services today!
Department: Special Education Title: Part-Time Occupational Therapist, Registered / Licensed FLSA Status: Exempt, paid on an hourly basis Reports to: Director of Special Education
Salary: Hourly
Purpose: Provide direct occupational therapy services and consultation to a range of clients
from toddlers to adults in a sensory-based therapy clinic, as well as in public/private schools and
home settings.
Essential Functions:
• Conduct evaluations, create treatment plans, and provide direct therapy or consultation
as indicated
• Maintain clinical records to document progress
• Train caregivers and school staff in occupational therapy activities to promote functional
skills as appropriate
• Construct, modify, and maintain adaptive equipment for positioning, ADL, vocational, and
classroom use
• Consult with school teams in the development and implementation of IEP goals for
referred students
• Attend and actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Participate in training and/or continuing education related to the job for enhancement of
professional skills and knowledge
• Access resources and support to implement client-specific behavioral programs as
needed
Additional Responsibilities:
• Submit required documentation in accordance with departmental policies (e.g., contract
costs, time sheets, travel expense forms)
• Participate in and contribute to professional development opportunities and staff
meetings; maintain a personal portfolio of professional development activities.
• May collaborate with CES or community professionals on research projects, in-service
training, and similar activities
• Participate in annual performance evaluations
• Supervise occupational therapy assistant as needed; contribute to their performance
evaluation process as requested
• Participate in training occupational therapy students from affiliating colleges
• Assume any additional responsibilities as directed by Director of Special Education or
designee
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited College or
University
• Massachusetts Licensed Occupational Therapist
• Certified by the National Board of Occupational Therapy
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Experience in pediatrics and developmental disabilities highly preferred
• Strong knowledge base related to sensory processing disorders, evaluation, and
treatment
Preferred Qualifications:
• Training in the following therapeutic programs: the Wilbarger Approach for Sensory
Defensiveness, Zones of Regulation, Powerful You, Astronaut Training Program,
Therapeutic Listening
Physical Demands:
• Requires the physical ability to provide safety-spotting in therapy gym, and assist in
lifting and transitioning students as needed
• Regularly lift 20 lbs. and up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to multi-task and respond to demanding job duties with a positive mindset.
• Must be able to communicate and converse effectively in real time with youth and adults
from multiple backgrounds and cultures.
• Must be able to enter, exit, and move through and between classrooms and/or program
locations throughout the day. At some locations this may mean moving between floors.
• Must maintain situational awareness, including awareness of student activity and
communication in fast-paced settings.
• Requires the ability to effectively handle job stress in the performance of duties.
• Ability to support teaching and learning through Google Classroom, Meet, and/or Zoom
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle/transportation
Working Conditions:
• Ability to handle interruptions and maintain productivity
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and populations
• Skilled in working both independently and collaboratively
• Requires the ability to maintain composure and professionalism in response to
emotionally-laden, challenging, and/or offensive student behaviors, which may include
verbal abuse or physical aggression. Staff will have the opportunity to be trained in
nonviolent intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Requires adaptability and flexibility, and may include reassignment based on
departmental needs
• Employees expected to follow CES Workplace Safety Standards and required COVID-19
prevention and mitigation protocols
Terms of Employment:
• Minimum of 15 hours/week based on the school
year calendar (August/September - June)
• Late afternoon/early evening hours required
JOB DESCRIPTION
CES is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all cultural, ethnic and
racial backgrounds. Candidates whose backgrounds are well suited to understanding and
addressing the needs of the diverse student populations we serve are encouraged to apply
Benefits of working as a Occupational Therapist in Northampton, MA:
? Opportunity to Make a Difference
? Opportunities to grow
? Attractive packageCompetitive Pay
