What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESY Occupational Therapist position at Falmouth Public Schools?
ESY Occupational Therapist
Summer Program: July 7, 2025 - August 14, 2025
Schedule TBD, up to 10 hours per week
Qualifications:
- Massachusetts license in Occupational Therapy.
- Demonstrated proficient knowledge of child development with emphasis in anatomical and neurological maturation and its influence on development.
- Educational background in occupational therapy treatment techniques with emphasis on school based services.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with students, families, and extended year staff
- Such other alternatives as the Director of Student Services may deem acceptable and appropriate.
Responsibilities:
- Work in concert with special education teachers, related services providers, teaching assistants, specialists, and administrative personnel to implement viable extended year direct and consultative occupational therapy services for special education students in accordance with their IEPs.
- Suggest and/or provide adaptive equipment necessary for independence in activities of daily living as appropriate.
- Complete progress reports, behavior support plans, communication logs, data sheets, and other data as required by local, state, and federal guidelines.
- Participate in staff meetings as needed, providing updates and advice to the team, including parents and guardians.
- Work collaboratively with the ESY Coordinator and colleagues to provide effective student support.
- Such other responsibilities may from time to time be assigned by the Director of Student Services and the Extended School Year Coordinator.
Salary: In accordance with FEA contract
APPLICATION: Please apply until filled to:
Falmouth Public Schools: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us
#ESY-OT-Summer 25-1 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
02/18/25
EOE:
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