Occupational Therapist

POSTING OF VACANCY

Occupational Therapist

District Wide (School TBD)

2026-2027 School Year

Qualifications:

• Massachusetts license in Occupational Therapy.
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of child development with emphasis in anatomical and neurological maturation and its influence on development.
• Educational background in kinesiology, anatomy, neuroanatomy, neurology, physiology, physical pathology, occupational therapy treatment techniques with emphasis on activity analysis, psychopathology, psychiatric occupational therapy and sensory integration.
• A minimum of six months clinical practice.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with educational personnel.
• Safety Care, CPR, and first aid training preferred and/or willing to be trained.
• Experience conducting Assistive Technology Evaluations preferred
• Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable and appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct services for eligible students as articulated by the Individualized Education Program
• Administer assessments/evaluations for students with suspected disabilities 
• Responsible for report writing and participation in IEP meetings
• Develop goals and objectives for eligible students 
• Provide consultation and monitoring of the recommendations suggested in the assessment report to the teachers and other support staff.
• Suggest and/or provide adaptive equipment necessary for independence in activities of daily living as appropriate.
• Actively engage as a partner in the Instructional Support Team process to support our multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) 
• Participate in building based team meetings, providing updates and advice to the team, including parents and guardians.  Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide effective student support.
• Participate in Occupational Therapists' quarterly meetings and professional development
• Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Student Services.

SALARY:  In accordance with FEA Unit A Contract

APPLICATION:  Please apply until filled to: 

Falmouth Public Schools: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us

#SYS-OT 27-1                                            Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

INTERNAL POSTING DATE: 02/03/2026

EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: 02/13/2026

EOE: The School Committee affirms a policy which guarantees equal employment opportunity in the recruitment, application, selection, compensation, retention, transfer, promotion, benefits, work assignment and career progression process without discrimination for reasons of individual's race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information.          

*race includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles."

Complete GBA - Affirmative Action Policy can be found here: Falmouth Public Schools Policy Manual        

Salary : $56,817 - $106,854