What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Grades 4-12 position at Medfield Public Schools?
Medfield Public Schools (Dale Street School, Blake Middle School and Medfield High School) is seeking an Occupational Therapist to joing their team beginning August 25, 2025. The Occupational Therapist is a school based service provider for students in the Medfield Public School district. The Occupational Therapist provides direct services, consultation services, inclusive services, collaborates with other service providers and trains staff in the needs of students identified with occupational therapy service in the school settings.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide occupational therapy services in the assessment of, educational planning for, monitoring of, and reevaluation of students in need of special services, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local codes and regulations.
Use observation and various assessment techniques as a certified occupational therapist and conduct appropriate assessments of students in all phases of evaluation process as related to occupational therapy in the school setting. Share findings in writing and orally with appropriate staff and family so that effective interventions and programs are provided.
Write IEP goals, accommodations, treatment plans and progress reports as well as maintain appropriate log of services and Medicaid records.
Travel to and from schools on a daily basis for services, consultations, and team meetings.
Monitor, provide consultation and determine whether the present educational program is the one best suited for a student’s development and make appropriate recommendations for change where indicated.
Attend required staff meetings, professional development training, and serve, as appropriate, on staff committees.
Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as required by law and regulation or requested by supervisors.
Continue to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth experiences.
Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use descretin in sharing such information with legal confines.
Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications, as required by the Principal or Director of Special Education and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
Terms of Employment: 183 Days
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