What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (District-Wide) (SY25-26) position at Special Education Department?
Title: Occupational Therapist (District-Wide) (SY25-26)
About Chelsea Public Schools:
The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,300 students in 10 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide indirect and direct occupational therapy services for students with disabilities in individual, small group, or classroom settings
- Attend and participate in IEP meetings and develop IEPs
- Follow documented treatment plans and submit service delivery logs for direct services
- Prepare regular progress notes of student progress towards IEP goals and objectives
- Attend and participate in professional learning team meetings monthly with other related service providers
- Attend regular staff and department meetings
- Provide consultation and training to school staff
- Other duties as assigned by Administrator of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Director
Qualifications Required:
- Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education licensure as a Occupational Therapist
- Experience working with a diverse population
- Licensed as a Occuptational Therapist in Massachusetts
- Knowledge of: integration and inclusive models of instruction; differentiated instruction and response to intervention; curriculum modifications, behavior management strategies, and learning styles
- Ability to: perform and interpret psychological evaluations, including projectives; provide individual and small group therapy to the school-age students; work closely and harmoniously with parents, teachers, and administrators
- Knowledge of special education programs and regulations
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Qualifications Preferred:
- Bilingual Spanish
- Experience working in a school setting
Terms: All teachers are members of the Chelsea Teachers Union (CTU). The length of the school day is 6.5 hours, but subject to longer hours for schools with extended day. The number of school days are 184 days. See contract for salary information.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.