Occupational Therapist (School-Based)

About the role

The Occupational Therapist provides school-based occupational therapy services as a related service within an Approved Private School, supporting students with complex educational, behavioral, communication, and developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students, develop and implement individualized interventions aligned with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary team members to maximize students' access to the curriculum and participation in the school environment.
• Prioritize services within natural learning environments using evidence-based practices, including principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Foster functional skills that enable meaningful participation in educational activities and school routines.
• Plan and prepare to deliver high-quality services equitably to all learners based upon extensive evidence-based knowledge of their discipline relative to individual and systems-level needs and within the context of interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Support student success by assessing and enhancing the quality of the environment along multiple dimensions toward improved academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes.
• Monitor and adjust interventions based on patient response and progress toward goals.
• Identify management needs and seek help in gaining a working command of the elements and techniques of classroom management.
• Demonstrate understanding of effects of family and community on student behavior and performance.
• Deliver service through a problem-solving process that can be applied at the individual, group, and systems level.
• Maintain organization of treatment spaces to support student safety, engagement, and participation.
• Monitor, inspect, and maintain adaptive equipment, sensory support, and assistive technology to ensure proper function and safety.
• Assume leadership roles within the system and engage in a wide variety of professional development activities that serve to strengthen evidence-based practices.
• Attend specific instructional strategy training activities.
• Complete all student documentation accurately and within facility time frames.
• Complete all administrative documentation accurately and within given time frames.
• Maintain appropriate, valid, and current Pennsylvania certification and/or licensure, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Relevant pediatric or school-based occupational therapy experience.
• Registered with NBCOT.
• Bachelor's, Master's, MOT, or OTD degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• Current and valid CPR and First Aid certification preferred (training provided if needed).
• Advanced certifications or specialization in pediatric therapy preferred.
• Successfully complete the following pre-employment clearances: Act 34 Criminal Background Check, Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance, Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Background Check.

Benefits

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and Prescription insurance - Choice of two health plans and networks
• Dental and Vision - Free coverage for team members.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
• Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid - 6 weeks
• 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development/CEU’s
• Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Credit Union
• Team Member Recognition Events
• Referral bonus
• CPR training (employer paid)