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ESY - Occupational Therapist (Summer 2026)

Boston Public Schools · Boston, MA · 4 mo ago
Healthcare$56/hrTemporary

Program Description

Extended School Year (ESY) offers specialized services to students with disabilities. The decision to provide ESY is made by the IEP Team, who assesses the necessity to minimize substantial regression and reduce substantial recoupment. The IEP Team evaluates each student’s level of needs and recommends specific IEP services during ESY based on individual student requirements.

Reports to

The position reports to the Senior Director of Related Services and Site Coordinator, who works in close collaboration with the Director of Extended School Year and Expanded Learning in the Office of Specialized Services.

Important Notice

Mandatory Safety Care Certification for ESY Employment: To be eligible to work Extended School Year (ESY), a Safety Care Certification is required. You must present a valid certificate at your interview or provide proof of enrollment in a Safety Care training no later than June 1, 2026. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the rescinding of your job offer. Please note, that Safety Care Certification is a mandatory prerequisite for this position, and we do not offer compensation for fulfilling this requirement.

Program Schedule

The instructional hours for students are 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 5 weeks from July 6 to August 7, 2026.

Occupational Therapist Duties

  • Commit to working all 25 days of the program.
  • Attend Professional Development on (Dates TBD)
  • Work a 6-hour day, 5 days per week, for 5 weeks
  • Independently plan lessons to prepare for rigorous instruction.
  • Complete Progress Reports

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Accountability for Student Achievement
  • Communicating Content Knowledge
  • Equitable & Effective Instruction
  • Cultural Proficiency
  • Parent/Family Engagement
  • Professional Reflection & Collaboration

Qualifications - Required

  • Master’s degree.
  • Occupational Therapy Professional License.
  • Current Safety-Care certification.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: Autism, Intellectual Impairment, Multiple Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Specific Learning Disability, Emotional Impairment, Early Childhood.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet the Core Competencies of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
  • Current authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications - Preferred

  • Current occupational therapist in the Boston Public Schools.

Terms

  • The individual who is hired to this position agrees to the 2026 BPS Summer Employment Terms.
  • All staff must sign the 2026 ESY Job Description Sign Off Form to acknowledge their understanding of the expectations and terms.
  • This position is paid hourly at a rate of $56 per hour of instructional time on the Boston Public Schools bi-weekly payroll schedule.
  • This position is paid hourly at a rate of $40 per hour for the time estimated to complete all non-instructional responsibilities.
  • Additional work hours that exceed the (6) hours in a day will require approval from the Director of Extended School Year & Expanded Learning.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

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