Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

*This is a long-term substitute assignment starting January 2024 through June 2025

Lynn Public Schools is guided by its mission, vision, and core values.

Mission - The Lynn Public Schools commits to providing our students with a safe inclusive learning environment that inspires and promotes individual academic and personal growth.

Vision - Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to supporting the intellectual, vocational, academic and social-emotional success of all of our students. We create equitable conditions for all students to thrive in a global society. With a focus on equity, excellence, and innovation, the district serves 17,193 students across 28 schools. 

Core Values - The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. In our partnered effort to prepare students for this world, we are equally committed to:

• Inclusiveness
• Shared responsibility
• Collaborative relationships
• High expectations
• Inspiring life-long learning

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current MA Board of Allied Health Professions license in Occupational Therapy.
• Good computer/technology skills with the willingness to learn new platforms.
• Ability to travel between buildings during a school day.

 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice.
• Adhere to all Federal, state and district regulations and procedures.
• Evaluate students using appropriate tests and interpret findings.
• Write comprehensive evaluations and have available for parents two days prior to the meeting upon request.
• Participate in Team meetings to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and effectively convey information to parents and the school team.
• Provide appropriate recommendations for treatment and develop appropriate IEP goals based on student needs.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students on caseload and coordinate scheduling with other school personnel.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies.
• Collect and document students’ progress through progress monitoring and observation.
• Modify/grade intervention strategies based on student performance.
• Report on student achievement by writing progress reports (per reporting period) and completing annual reviews for each child on caseload.
• Perform Medicaid billing.
• Communicate and consult with school staff, parents, administration, and physicians.
• Perform supervision with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance.  Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.  Please see the website: City of Lynn for more details.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, race, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement or any other consideration made unlawful by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable. Race, when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles