School Based Occupational Therapist
Full-Time/Exempt
Location: First Children School, Plainfield, NJ
Compensation Range: $84,500-$89,570/annually
Reports to: School Principal
Position Summary:
First Children Services is seeking a dedicated and professional Occupational Therapist to join our team at the First Children School in Plainfield, NJ. In this role, you will collaborate with school personnel to support the goals outlined in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy services. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping students thrive in the least restrictive environment through direct intervention, consultation, documentation, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Partner with teachers, therapists, and school staff to achieve IEP goals.
- Participate in faculty meetings, special education sessions, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Deliver services using multiple models, including classroom-based, consultation, and pullout.
- Provide individualized and group therapy based on evidence-based practices.
- Maintain accurate records of daily sessions, progress reports (triannual), and annual IEP documentation.
- Submit timely and accurate documentation for third-party reimbursement.
- Conduct and interpret informal and curriculum-based assessments.
- Present findings and service recommendations to IEP teams.
- Develop and implement individualized interventions to address student needs.
- Offer information and strategies to school staff and families regarding fine motor skills and feeding challenges.
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, interns, and volunteers.
- Ensure effective use and maintenance of therapy equipment and resources.
- Foster a respectful, inclusive, and confidential school environment.
- Stay current on statewide testing procedures.
- Create and manage therapy schedules, ensuring timely completion of documentation.
- Participate in continuing education and meet CEU requirements for licensure.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Team:
This role will be part of the instructional team, reporting to the school principal.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Current New Jersey Occupational Therapy license.
- NJ Department of Education Certification.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and spoken).
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Physical ability to assist with student needs, including emergency evacuations.
- Demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to ongoing development.
Benefits:Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.
