What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time (.75FTE) Occupational Therapist position at AMERICAN ACADEMY?
American Academy is accepting applications for a part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) for the 2026-27 academic year to deliver special education services four (4) days per week for mild-to-moderate needs students in a K-8 setting . This position would be located at all three AA campuses.
Responsibilities
- Complete eligibility educational assessments.
- Participate in the development of the IEP evaluation, goals and objectives, and accommodations which are relevant to a child’s needs in the educational environment.
- Provide direct and indirect O.T. interventions in the educational setting.
- Collaborate and share expertise on targeted interventions.
- Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student performance.
- Evaluate, document, and communicate progress toward student goals.
- Support AA staff in their ability to observe fine and gross motor, visual-motor, sensory motor, and visual perceptual deficits which may be interfering in the educational process of a student.
- Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team working in cooperation with parents, other support services, educational staff and administration personnel.
- Attend meetings such as IEP meetings, staff meetings, in-services, etc.
Requirements
- CDE Special Services Provider license - School Occupational Therapist (0-21)
- Vision for participating in a high functioning special education team with psychologist, social worker, nurse, occupational therapist, learning specialist, and speech and language therapist.
- Report out and disaggregate student data and progress via the IEP process..
- Strong organizational skills, and communication/interpersonal skills with staff, students, and parents.
- Familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Salary : $45,000 - $65,000