The IDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusion school dedicated to creating a diverse community that affirms and accepts the full identities of all people while inspiring academic excellence creative leadership and a desire to build a more just and equitable world.
Position Description
The IDEAL School is seeking a talented enthusiastic dedicated and caring Occupational Therapistto support students in Grades K8. Candidates must have a NY State licenseand a passion for and skill with working with all schoolaged children including children with global delays. Therapists at IDEAL collaborate with teachers to ensure goals and interventions are developed and carried over into the classroom and curriculum and to provide informal ongoing assessments of students as needed or requested. They also partner with administrators to work with CSE teams. All applicants must have a commitment to inclusion education.
Responsibilities:
The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for performing student observations developing and providing therapy services and documenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for students
Collaborates with the school team to determine student needs support accommodation and modifications appropriate to students who receive physical therapy
Plan prepare or carry out individually designed programs of treatment
Provides educationally and developmentallybased occupational therapy to support students individual goals and access to the school environment
Communicates and collaborates professionally with school staff
Advise student and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home
Collects progressmonitoring data for purposes of tracking and reporting
Observe the impact of treatment at various stages and adjust care plans to achieve targeted goal
Requirements
Essential Requirements:
Relevant Bachelor s degree and valid NY State License
Masters degree preferred
Preferred Qualities:
Two to five years experience preferred
Appreciation for the school s mission in particular its inclusive learning environment and commitment to social justice
A desire and eagerness to make a difference in the schoolto contribute time and talent inside and outside of therapy sessions to the growth of students and to the broader work and life of the school
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to collaborate as a part of a team flexibility and a sense of humor
Benefits Include: Paid time off comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance flexible spending program health reimbursement account commuter benefits program income protection via short and longterm disability benefits paid family leave employer provided lunch options professional development opportunities 403(b) plan with employer contribution(waiting period applies).
Salary Range: $65000$78000 (this represents the expected salary range for this position. Salary will be determined based on education experience and other jobrelated factors)
Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
The IDEAL School of Manhattan is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and job applicants and to making all employment decisions without unlawful discrimination as to race color creed religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation citizenship status marital status familial status actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence caregiver status gender identity or expression military status veteran status genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local law.
This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment hiring compensation benefits training and development promotion demotion discipline termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
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