Occupational Therapist

Winchester School in Winchester, NH is a caring and compassionate K-8 school designing and delivering innovative instructional experiences for all of its 320 students. We seek only professional educators who desire to be a part of our narrative-changing work in student learning, instructional practice, and family engagement, and who want to help shift the public educational landscape in the southwest region of New Hampshire. The Winchester School occupational therapist is a professional educator who believes that no matter where students begin their learning journey, all can accomplish significant growth and development through a structured, engaging, and rigorous course of study. The occupational therapist is compassionate and empathetic toward the life needs of adolescent learners from our community, all while adhering to the core mission of building the needed academic, civic, and social skills that will help them excel in their path towards high school and beyond. Collaborator, leader, and coach describe only some of the key characteristics of the Winchester occupational therapist. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: -Bachelor or Master’s degree or certificate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school approved by AOTA (Am O.T. Assoc); -Possession of a current valid N.H. State License in Occupational Therapy, and the ability to maintain licensure during employment (required). -Knowledge of and interest in early intervention, growth and development; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Sensory Integration; Mental Retardation; Learning Disabilities; Developmental Delays; Vocational; and other developmental, mental health, and educational differences. -Possess a genuine desire to work with all students; be sensitive to and skills in, working with a diverse student population. Must be organized, flexible, and creative; possess good time management skills and have excellent written and oral communication skills. -Position requires a valid driver’s license. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -Assist in the development of a school culture that believes all students can and will achieve at high levels; -Commits to the concept of education as a professional practice and the requirement to pursue additional learning opportunities to advance it; -Maintains a close working relationship with Principal, staff, and district administrators to ensure information exchange and coordination of efforts and general support for the decision-making process; as well as supporting school improvement initiatives and processes; -Will conduct initial and triennial occupational therapy assessments through the Special Education Process and provide written reports. In addition to home based schools, Occupational Therapists may be asked to assess students who are placed in out-of-district schools/area preschools within their sending district. -Will perform as a team member within the educational environment of assigned schools, to include consultations, and development of treatment plans, meetings, and therapy for students. -Will assess the student’s rate and quality of growth and development based on appropriate subjective and objective measurements and plan a treatment program accordingly. -Will implement a treatment program to achieve established goals and objectives and develop programs appropriate for the individual child. -Will provide consultative and advisory services to the family, educational staff, health care agencies, and interested community organizations. -Will maintain written records and submit reports for each child in a timely manner to include evaluation/screening reports, Individual Education Plans, and triennial/quarterly progress reviews. -Will provide services to students with disabilities in accordance with (IDEA) Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004. -May provide consultation and limited therapy to non-identified students if said services reduce/prevent the need for further special education identification. (Upon approval from building principal, 504 Plan Coordinator and parent/guardian). -Will adhere to New Hampshire Code of Professional Conduct per New Hampshire State Board of Registration in Medicine. -Will supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant as necessary and in accordance with the New Hampshire Board of Registration in Medicine. -May supervise students during fieldwork from an approved school of occupational therapy. -Will comply with other required documentation in a timely manner per Winchester School District to include but not be limited to: Medicaid sheets, expense vouchers, mileage and attendance forms, continuing education paperwork and renewal of license notification. -May provide services to students in home-based/Charter School settings; -Will order, transport and maintain equipment/supplies to school and home based settings as appropriate. -Will perform other duties as directed by the Director of Student Services. Compensation is negotiable and benefits are regionally competitive. The position begins July 1, 2025 and will remain posted until filled.