Empower students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities to achieve independence: Join a supportive K–12 special education team as a School-Based Occupational Therapist.
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and sending us your resume. Salary: $45 - $50 per hour
A bit about us:
We are a mission-driven, non-profit special education program serving students ages 3–21 with blindness, visual impairments, and multiple disabilities. Our collaborative team includes educators, therapists, and support staff who provide individualized instruction and therapy in a structured, nurturing environment.
Why join us?
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with unique challenges
Collaborate with a team of educators and therapists who value inclusion and independence
Structured weekday school schedule promoting work-life balance
Opportunities for professional growth in vision and multiple-disability education
Job Details
Deliver direct occupational therapy services to students with blindness/visual impairments and multiple disabilities
Support sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, perceptual development, self-help skills, and community participation
Provide interventions to improve range of motion, balance, endurance, and coordination
Teach compensatory strategies for independence in self-care and instrumental activities of daily living
Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and orthotic devices as needed
Conduct evaluations (initial, annual, triennial) and contribute to IEP development
Document services, student progress, and Medicaid/IDEA requirements accurately and on time
Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families to integrate therapy into daily routines
Provide consultation to classroom staff and parent education for carryover at home
Qualifications:
Licensed Occupational Therapist in New York State (OTR/L)
Experience working with children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities preferred
Strong knowledge of pediatric OT techniques and assistive technology
Effective communicator and team collaborator
Comfortable in a school-based, interdisciplinary environment
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