🟢 Starting Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 /year based on experience PLUS $2,000 Annual Education Stipend!🏫 Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an
Occupational Therapist (OT)to join our award-winning
Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you have a proactive mindset and thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where meaningful outcomes and functional independence are at the heart of everything you do -
We Should Talk! 📲As an
Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct therapy to students in
Grades K-12 with special needs including but not limited to development, implementation and maintenance of designated instructional programs, conducting regular assessments, and developing or adjusting individualized education plan (IEP) goals as needed.
|| Responsibilities Include:- Implementing student-specific occupational therapy services as outlined in each Individualized Education Program (IEP), including adherence to frequency, duration, and service location requirements.
- Completing comprehensive assessment reports within state- and district-mandated timelines to support data-driven educational planning.
- Communicating evaluation results and individualized therapy recommendations to families, educational staff, students (as appropriate), and related agencies, with appropriate consent from the student's legal guardian.
- Planning and developing targeted therapeutic goals that are educationally relevant and seamlessly integrated into each student's academic program.
- Conducting ongoing reassessments and modifying therapy objectives based on evolving student needs and progress toward educational outcomes.
- Monitoring the fidelity of therapy implementation and collaborating with and training educators, paraprofessionals, and other support staff involved in occupational therapy interventions.
- Documenting student progress through timely and accurate reporting in alignment with district standards and program guidelines.
- Participating in IEP meetings to share data-informed insights, progress updates, and goal recommendations to support individualized planning.
- Creating a supportive, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment tailored to each student's sensory, physical, and cognitive needs.
- Evaluating progress toward therapy goals and determining when students are ready to transition from or discontinue occupational therapy services.
- Facilitating professional development sessions and in-service trainings to enhance the capacity of occupational therapy staff and interdisciplinary team members.
- Participating in training school personnel on the effective use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment, while maintaining proper documentation of use and outcomes.
- Attending and actively engaging in all required team meetings, trainings, and professional collaboration forums.
- Performing additional duties as assigned, contributing positively to the overall success of the student services team.
|| Qualifications Required:- Master's degree or higher in occupational therapy or a closely related field of study.
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a state occupational therapy (OT) credential.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
- Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in providing occupational therapy services, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
- Proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for students with diverse needs.
- Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff members, students, parents and the public.
- Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
- Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
|| Perks and Benefits Include:- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Annual Education Stipend - $2,000
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future -
This Is Your Chance! Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!
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