Occupational Therapist

The Atlanta Speech School

Occupational Therapist – Stepping Stones Program

Start Date:  July 2026

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

The Stepping Stones program is currently seeking applicants for a full-time Occupational Therapist position for the 2026-2027 school year. The Stepping Stones program provides therapeutic preschool services for children who are experiencing early communication delays and secondary sensory-motor difficulties.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The occupational therapist is responsible for delivering high-quality therapeutic and educational experiences to each child in two classrooms. Along with the speech-language pathologist/lead teacher, special education teacher, and assistant teacher, the occupational therapist will implement weekly lesson plans that support the Stepping Stones curriculum and individualized sensory, motor, and perceptual readiness goals to meet the developmental needs of four- and five-year-old students.  
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE JOB:

• Creatively plan and teach aspects of a high-quality therapeutic instructional program for a classroom of 10 to 12 preschool children with a variety of communication and sensory-motor/pre-writing. readiness delays; addressing sensory processing, fine motor, visual-motor, and visual perceptual areas of development.  
• Conduct ongoing review and periodic assessment of skill development and prepare written progress reports for each student.  
• Contribute to at least 3 conferences per year with each student's parents.  
• Establish an effective system for communicating with parents, colleagues, and outside personnel regarding children's development.  
• Work collaboratively with speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, and psychologists to ensure that exemplary services are provided to each child. 

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy with specific experience serving preschool students with developmental delays  
• An understanding of the interaction between language, learning, sensory processing, and neuro-motor development  
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience working in an early childhood setting or similar experience demonstrating knowledge of early childhood development and age-appropriate activities
• Diligence in following policies and procedures regarding children’s supervision and safety
• Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a teaching team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide an appropriate speech and language model for children
• A commitment to ongoing professional development is required
• Physical stamina required to bend, stand, lift up to 40 pounds, work with children on the floor, work outdoors in a variety of temperatures, and mobility to ensure the supervision and safety of children

SALARY: Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.

BENEFITS:

Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials. This 190-day, full-time school position offers a generous benefits package, including health/dental/life and vision insurance, as well as long-term disability insurance; the School subsidizes health insurance premiums for staff and their families. Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, a 403(b) Plan, cost reduction of some Atlanta Speech School services, complimentary meals during work hours, and accrued sick leave.

TO APPLY: Please submit the following documents to ensure your information is considered: cover letter, resume, and written submission. Please describe how your particular skills, talents, and/or expertise could be beneficial to the Stepping Stones Program. (Please limit response to 500 words)