Occupational Therapist

Position Overview

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to serve grades k-7. Successful candidates possess experience working in diverse schools with English Language Learners and students with disabilities. The Occupational Therapist must possess a passionate commitment to help our students develop skills needed to fully participate in and out of the classroom. They must create fun, exciting programs to help students master ADLS, interaction skills, motor and process skills, play, and graphic communication. The Occupational Therapist is a vital member of the school team who works closely with the Director of Special Education to create school wide programs and frameworks for before and extended day programs in the school and in Old Sturbridge Village that will promote growth for all Academy students. The Occupational Therapist reports to the Director of Special Education. This position is a 4 to 5 hours per week part-time position, with limited benefits.

Mission

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School will provide K-8 students with rigorous, real world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School, an EL Education (formerly known as Expeditionary Learning) school working in partnership with Old Sturbridge Village, will foster a learning environment that represents all aspects of the diversity spectrum where our students will meet or exceed grade-level expectations in all subject areas.

About the School

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School opened in 2017 and will serve 320 students in grades kindergarten through seventh during the 2021-2022 school year. There are 40 students in each grade level. We are chartered K-8 and will have a maximum enrollment of 360 students-each year we add a grade until we reach eighth grade. We believe in hands-on learning that focuses on three levels of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work. Our school's habits of character, which define our culture, are courage, collaboration, stewardship, perseverance, and high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required

• Registered Occupational Therapist

• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• Prior experience working in an educational setting

• Demonstrate collaborative instructional ability

• Experience working with students with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Administer assessments, write reports, communicate with families, and participate in team meetings and IEP development.

• Possess excellent skills in instruction, organization and communication.

• Under direction of the Director of Special Education, assist students individually or in small groups needing differentiation in the classroom while modeling EL Education philosophy.

• Work with the leadership team, classroom teachers, and other specialists to ensure the needs of all students are being met.

• Successfully implement school wide procedures and processes to maintain a school culture of high academic achievement and behavioral expectations.

• Provide consultation to general education and special education staff regarding student needs and best practices

• Monitor student progress through the collection of data

• Adapt and modify the environment including assistive technology and training instructional staff to meet individual needs and to help students function as independently as possible

• Meet all district, state and federal requirements including IEP and Progress Report deadlines

• Use professional communication skills to convey information to the student's team

• Remain current with accepted and appropriate instructional theory, practice and research. Including engaging in regular and strategic professional development to stay current in best practices for diverse learners

• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student's health and medical information per State and Federal Laws

Join Our Adult Crew

At Old Sturbridge Academy, our faculty and staff collaborate and support one another and our students through a number of school wide activities, events and celebrations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a number of these events, ranging from student and family orientation activities to celebrations of learning to graduation. We work together to support the safe and happy arrival and dismissal of our students, collaborate and plan together and use data to guide decision-making.

We are intentional about engaging our faculty and staff in the development of the Academy and of themselves. School wide professional meetings happen before the start of the school year and throughout. All staff are encouraged and expected to participate in school-funded professional development opportunities during the school year and over the summer as approved by the Principal.

Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions
To apply for this position,

Answer the following in your cover letter:

o Describe how you envision using the school's mission statement in your work at OSACPS.

• 2 letters of recommendation

• 3 references with contact information

• Resume

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Schedule:

On call
Work Location: In person