OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - SY 26-27
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Number of Positions: 1
REPORTS TO: Works under the supervision of the Special Education Director and/or the Early Childhood
Director.
SUMMARY:
Occupational Therapy is a profession focused on enhancing an individual's ability to perform everyday
tasks. In a school setting, a child's primary occupation is learning. School-based Occupational Therapists
(OTs) support students whose physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges impact their academic
performance and participation in school activities.
Using expertise in areas such as neurology, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, child development,
psychosocial development, task analysis, and therapeutic techniques, OTs design meaningful,
developmentally appropriate interventions that align with educational goals.
OTs will participate in a multidisciplinary team, conducting educational/academic evaluations, and
completing child observations. They will be responsible for synthesizing and analyzing their evaluation
findings, report writing, and presenting such information to IEP teams. When applicable, the
Occupational Therapist will develop appropriate IEP goals and objectives. This position also includes
providing both direct and indirect (consultative) occupational therapy services to preschool students
across district schools and local community agency classrooms. As part of an itinerant model, the
Occupational Therapist will travel between sites to support students in inclusive and specialized early
childhood settings. Responsibilities include working closely with classroom staff to model strategies,
adapt activities and environments, and build capacity for instructional support. The therapist will
collaborate with teachers and related service providers to integrate therapeutic approaches into daily
routines and contribute to educational planning that promotes developmental progress, school
readiness, and functional independence for young learners.
DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION INCLUDE:
Lawrence Public Schools is seeking exceptional and dedicated Occupational Therapists for an
itinerant position, serving preschool students across district schools and community-based
classrooms.
Perform educational evaluations for preschool aged students to evaluate their performance
Fine motor skills
Visual motor Integration
Visual-perceptual skills
Sensory processing
Activities of daily living necessary in the school environment
Assessments
Present evaluation findings to team members including parent, teachers, administrators,
and other ancillary staff
Choose appropriate assessments
Administer tests to students
Score and interpret results
Write reports
Provide clarification to parents and other family members to understand the student's
disability as it relates to occupational therapy in the school system
IEP Meetings
Write IEP goals and objectives
Present annual reviews of student's progress or evaluation results to team
Present recommendations for accommodations as needed
Participate in the team meeting process
Develop individualized IEP goals and objectives to ensure compliance
Plan and coordinate with specialists, related service providers, and other staff members to
deliver comprehensive programming for students
Communicate with families as appropriate
Provide indirect and/or direct services to Community Partners for students receiving itinerant
services to develop appropriate instructional materials, activities, & lesson plans taking into
consideration cognitive levels and age- appropriateness of students
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and
administrative regulations
Perform related duties as required by the Special Education Director
Effectively manage time and schedule to assist multiple school teams across the district
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
Current license in OT in the Commonwealth of MA.
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in OT required.
Strong knowledge of the IDEA and MA Regulations
Experience administering and interpreting screeners
Experience developing IEP goals and objectives
Experience working with a diverse population of students and families within a multicultural
community
Strong ability to multitask and work within a fast paced environment focused on student
learning, data collection, and measurable outcomes
Experience working with students within the inclusion, small group and individual settings
Experience working with students with all types of disabilities, as outlined in the MA Disability
Categories
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to move in and out of the office, classrooms, buildings, and up and down stairs
Must possess mobility to work in a classroom setting and to use standard equipment, including a
computer
Strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find
appropriate and acceptable
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Current authorization to work in the United States
Meets all mandated health screening requirements
A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment
Adheres to the Code of Professional Conduct for School Employees
Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures
Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team
Commitment to keep current with skills essential to the objectives of the position
WORK YEAR: Full-time, 183 Days/Annually
SALARY: In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Lawrence Teachers' Union
Local 1019, American Federation of Teachers and the Lawrence Public Schools.
OTHER: Benefits in accordance with the School District guideline
Position : 343319022
Location : CENTRAL OFFICE
Posting End : 08/28/2026
SALARY RANGE: $61,788.00-$94,614.00
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