Achievement First
Education
OccupationalTherapist
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“Occupational Therapist at Achievement First. Skills: Occupational therapy, Student support, Intervention planning, Stakeholder management. Deliver effective interventions. Manage stakeholders”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve IEP goals
Industry & Context.
Data-driven intervention; Problem solving
Outside normal hours
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, Graduated from accredited OT program, Completed all fieldwork requirements, Commitment to working with limited access to quality educational opportunities
Nice to Have
Two years of experience as OT, Experience in school system, Experience in pediatric practice setting, Experience working in public school, Experience working in urban school, Spanish language proficiency
What You'll Do.
Deliver effective interventions
Provide therapeutic intervention
Facilitate student participation
Develop intervention plans
Conduct occupational evaluations
Participate in case conferences
Collaborate with student support team
Ensure understanding of student needs
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings
Review evaluation results
Integrate findings with other disciplines
Offer recommendations
Develop individualized education plans
Develop intervention plans
Provide continuing education
Provide in-service training
Serve as engaged staff member
Attend teacher meetings
Accompany students on field lessons
Assist with student recruitment
Assist with enrichment activities
Work with other staff members
Ensure fulfillment of mission
Implement student management policies
Exhibit positive rapport with students
Create positive learning environment
Establish communication lines with parents
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with students; Partner with parents; Collaborate with school staff; Collaborate with school leaders; Collaborate with student support services team; Participate in multidisciplinary meetings; Work with other staff members
Communication Scope
Parent communication; Continuing education; In-service training
Full Job Description
School Year: 2026-27 School: Multiple School Openings Working at Achievement First: Achievement First invites passionate candidates to apply for the position of Occupational Therapist. The ideal candidate for this position has a deep passion for their field and are eager to gain rigorous development to help perfect their craft. The Occupational therapist supports the school environment to ensure that students have the emotional support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Occupational Therapists collaborate and partner with students, parents, and members of the school staff. The position reports directly to X at the network level and works in collaboration with school leaders at their designated schools to provide there area of expertise. Responsibilities of Achievement First Occupational Therapists will include but are not limited to: Occupational therapists are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality interventions that are data-driven. In addition, the occupational therapist will be responsible for managing stakeholders throughout the special education process. The occupational therapist will report directly to the student support campus director. RESPONSIBILITIES: Service Delivery: 70% Provide targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment Develop occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results Conduct occupational evaluations Stakeholder Management: 20% Participate in case conferences to discuss student goals and plans Collaborate with the student support services team to ensure understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs through evaluation, educational program planning, and service deliver Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individualized education plans
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