What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist-Temporary position at May Institute?
Occupational Therapist
West Springfield | Temporary
May Institute's May School in West Springfield, MA, is seeking temporary coverage for an Occupational Therapist to cover an upcoming parental leave. Our school offers full-day, year-round educational services to children and adolescents ages 3 - 22. We focus on building communication, social, behavioral, vocational, and academic skills.
Part of what sets May Institute apart from other organizations is our uncompromising commitment to professionalism and excellence. Our work is grounded in evidence-based ABA practice. Our mission and vision drive us to understand each person’s unique needs and find effective means to help each individual reach their potential and live as independently as possible.
What Sets Us Apart
West Springfield | Temporary
May Institute's May School in West Springfield, MA, is seeking temporary coverage for an Occupational Therapist to cover an upcoming parental leave. Our school offers full-day, year-round educational services to children and adolescents ages 3 - 22. We focus on building communication, social, behavioral, vocational, and academic skills.
Part of what sets May Institute apart from other organizations is our uncompromising commitment to professionalism and excellence. Our work is grounded in evidence-based ABA practice. Our mission and vision drive us to understand each person’s unique needs and find effective means to help each individual reach their potential and live as independently as possible.
What Sets Us Apart
- Dedicated time for each student's individualized needs
- OT services as consult instead of direct which allows flexibility for the specialist to spend time on what the student needs most each week. This can include, but is not limited to, working with the student, observing OT programs being run by staff, training staff, probing new skills, and writing OT programs
- Training Staff on OT programs so your programs can be run throughout the week, allowing students to receive lots of practice
- Reliable data taken on your programs by staff so you can review progress easily
- An environment of collaboration and support between all team members to best support the students we serve
- Access to Occupational Therapy program materials
- Provide consultative OT services to students
- Assist classroom staff with conducting assessments and developing IEP goals as needed
- Develop formal and informal programs
- Developing functional activities to meet the needs of the students
- Train and provide consultation to staff as needed
- Collaborating with classroom staff regarding students' OT needs
- Performing related occupational therapy services as assigned.
- Provide consultation notes to be sent home to parents weekly
- Graduate of an approved program in occupational therapy
- Valid and current license as an OT in Massachusetts
- Demonstrated commitment to student progress
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience working with children and/or adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities, with a full range of skills and abilities required
- Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
- Compensation Range: $60-$65/ hour
- Temporary employees may qualify for select benefits based on hours worked and plan eligibility requirements
- Temporary coverage needed from July through December
- Up to 30 hours per week
- Flexible - set your own schedule within a 7:00–4:00 window
Salary : $60 - $65