Occupational Therapist (OT)
New Yesterday
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience
Join Rebecca Schools, a network of private therapeutic day schools serving children ages 3 to 21 with neurodevelopmental delays, including autism spectrum disorders. Founded in 2006, we use the DIRFloortime model to foster communication, social interaction, and personal growth. Our skilled educators and therapists collaborate in thoughtfully designed sensory gyms, art studios, and bright classrooms, creating a nurturing environment where students thrive.
At the heart of our work are our core values - integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support - which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.
Why Join Us?
- Salary- Based on education and experience
- Weekday Schedule - Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
- Paid School Breaks & Time Off - Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
- Comprehensive Benefits - Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
- Financial Perks - Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
- Professional Development - Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
- Supportive Team - Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
- Make an Impact - Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.
- Individualized Therapy Planning & Implementation - Design and deliver occupational therapy interventions tailored to students' unique sensory and motor needs, supporting their academic and functional success.
- Student Progress Monitoring - Conduct and document school-based pediatric assessments and evaluations, and collect progress monitoring data to inform therapy goals and strategies.
- Sensory & Motor Skill Development - Utilize sensory integration theory and praxis skill development to build foundational skills that enhance students' performance in school and beyond.
- Collaborative Teamwork - Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including teachers, speech-language pathologists, counselors, and behavior specialists to support student growth in a cohesive, team-based environment.
- Student Advocacy - Participate in the IEP process, ensuring therapy goals align with students' educational plans and advocating for their developmental and functional needs.
- Engaging Learning Environment - Create and maintain a dynamic, organized, and supportive therapy space that addresses students' social, emotional, and executive functioning needs.
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of New York.
- Experience working with special education populations, preferably in a school setting.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
At Rebecca Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!
- Location:
- New York
- Job Type:
- FullTime
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