Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

The Occupational Therapist will work across multiple (2-4) Rocketship school sites under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Occupational Therapy. Rocketship's occupational therapists are responsible for providing both direct and indirect support to students, families, and staff members in order to ensure high-quality programming for students, particularly those with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities Essential functions :

• Lead specialized assessments related to sensory-motor development; write quality, compliant assessment reports
• Attend IEP meetings; present assessment findings to the team
• Develop IEP goals and objectives, as well as intervention plans
• Provide high-quality and evidence based occupational therapy services
• Assist in the implementation of assessment recommendations as needed
• Work with parents to build knowledge of disability and inclusive support for students with disabilities
• Assist in providing in-service training to parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals and paraprofessionals
• Assist in providing consultation and advisement to administrators, teachers, and parents regarding the general and special education programs and supports under the Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), as appropriate
• Assist in coordinating, communicating and seeking consultation with community agencies as appropriate
• Provide support and guidance to the organization as a member of the ISE Network Support Team
• Maintain a compliant practice
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the appropriate administrator

Required Qualifications :

Rocketship Offers :

Compensation : Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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$90,490 - $117,000 a year

Compensation details : 90490-117000 Yearly Salary

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