Occupational Therapist (District-Wide) (SY26-27)

Title - Occupational Therapist (District-Wide) (SY26-27)

This position will begin January 2027.

About Chelsea Public Schools:

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,300 students in 11 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 virtual school. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide indirect and direct occupational therapy services for students with disabilities in individual, small group, or classroom settings

Attend and participate in IEP meetings and develop IEPs

Follow documented treatment plans and submit service delivery logs for direct services

Prepare regular progress notes of student progress towards IEP goals and objectives

Attend and participate in professional learning team meetings monthly with other related service providers

Attend regular staff and department meetings

Provide consultation and training to school staff

Other duties as assigned by Administrator of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Director

Qualifications Required:

Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education licensure as a Occupational Therapist

Experience working with a diverse population

Licensed as a Occuptational Therapist in Massachusetts

Knowledge of: integration and inclusive models of instruction; differentiated instruction and response to intervention; curriculum modifications, behavior management strategies, and learning styles

Ability to: perform and interpret psychological evaluations, including projectives; provide individual and small group therapy to the school-age students; work closely and harmoniously with parents, teachers, and administrators

Knowledge of special education programs and regulations

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Qualifications Preferred:

Bilingual Spanish

Experience working in a school setting

Terms: All teachers are members of the Chelsea Teachers Union (CTU). The length of the school day is 6.5 hours, but subject to longer hours for schools with extended day. The number of school days are 184 days. See contract for salary information.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.