School Occupational Therapist / OT

Overview We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed, and highly talented staff. The mission of the Mary A. Dobbins School is to provide a therapeutic and academic environment that is designed to nurture the emotional, intellectual, behavioral, and social growth of each student. Mary A. Dobbins school prepares students with disabilities to lead successful, productive lives, allowing them to become contributing members of their communities. Our students explore their talents, build on identified strengths, and learn life skills. Benefits: Paid time off and holidays per the school contract Medical, vision, dental and life insurance 403(b) employee participation and employer match Salary: Starting at $80000 - depending on education / experience Schedule: Monday – Friday / 8:00 am – 3:15 pm Job Summary: To evaluate and apply purposeful, goal directed, developmentally sequences activities to enhance the student’s potential for learning in the education setting. The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the state law and the provisions of the agency’s policy on the evaluation of certified staff. Responsibilities Serves as a resource and consultant to teachers and other school staff members in the realm of occupational therapy practice in the school system. Provides ongoing assessment for all performance areas for those students referred through Child Study Team. Screens students to determine level of performance. Provides small group, individual, integrative and/or consultative services as indicated on the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Provides a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of any student deemed eligible for services through the evaluation process. Assumes responsibility for service delivery in accordance with IEP and program considerations. Provides information, support and counseling services to families when appropriate. Assists with planning and implementing staff development/in-service education programs. Collaborates with classroom teachers, parents/guardians and other school staff members to implement adaptive techniques/equipment which will enhance a child’s performance in the school environment. Provides updated related objectives/goals to each student’s IEP. Keeps ongoing records for the individual students who receive occupational therapy services. Assumes responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining inventory for equipment and supplies, including adaptive equipment. Provides progress updates via report cards, progress reports and parent/guardian conferences as needed. Maintains students’ occupational therapy files, schedules and attendance records. Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee. Qualifications Graduate Occupational Therapy Curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Hold a bachelor’s degree (Grandfathered prior to 2007) from an accredited college or university, otherwise successful completion of a Master’s degree required and Doctorate as of 2027. Registration eligible by the National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapy. New Jersey State School certification as Occupational Therapist. A currently valid occupational therapist license issued by the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Advisory Council. Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status. About Legacy Treatment Services Legacy Treatment Services is a vibrant non-profit behavioral health organization that utilizes cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practice in treatment and clinical care. Our programs provide a complement of services for most ages and needs. This continuum is designed to meet the complex needs of each individual and creates a continuum of services that are able to meet the needs of children, adults and families through a continuum of services utilizing an integrated care model. We are dedicated to seeking new innovative solutions that help us provide needed services more efficiently while maintaining stable, sustainable growth. Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Serves as a resource and consultant to teachers and other school staff members in the realm of occupational therapy practice in the school system. Provides ongoing assessment for all performance areas for those students referred through Child Study Team. Screens students to determine level of performance. Provides small group, individual, integrative and/or consultative services as indicated on the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Provides a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of any student deemed eligible for services through the evaluation process. Assumes responsibility for service delivery in accordance with IEP and program considerations. Provides information, support and counseling services to families when appropriate. Assists with planning and implementing staff development/in-service education programs. Collaborates with classroom teachers, parents/guardians and other school staff members to implement adaptive techniques/equipment which will enhance a child's performance in the school environment. Provides updated related objectives/goals to each student's IEP. Keeps ongoing records for the individual students who receive occupational therapy services. Assumes responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining inventory for equipment and supplies, including adaptive equipment. Provides progress updates via report cards, progress reports and parent/guardian conferences as needed. Maintains students' occupational therapy files, schedules and attendance records. Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee. Graduate Occupational Therapy Curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Hold a bachelor's degree (Grandfathered prior to 2007) from an accredited college or university, otherwise successful completion of a Master's degree required and Doctorate as of 2027. Registration eligible by the National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapy. New Jersey State School certification as Occupational Therapist. A currently valid occupational therapist license issued by the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Advisory Council. Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status. About Legacy Treatment Services Legacy Treatment Services is a vibrant non-profit behavioral health organization that utilizes cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practice in treatment and clinical care. Our programs provide a complement of services for most ages and needs. This continuum is designed to meet the complex needs of each individual and creates a continuum of services that are able to meet the needs of children, adults and families through a continuum of services utilizing an integrated care model. We are dedicated to seeking new innovative solutions that help us provide needed services more efficiently while maintaining stable, sustainable growth. Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.