Title: Part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) – 2025 – 2026 School Year
Location: New York, NY 10016
Employment Type: Part-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: $40-$43 per hour based on education and experience
Join Aaron School, a private K-12 special education school dedicated to supporting students with learning disabilities in reading, writing, and math, along with executive functioning, attention, sensory, and social challenges. Aaron combines rigorous academics with enrichment and therapeutic services in a safe, supportive environment, empowering each student to become a confident and successful learner.
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- $40.00-$43.00 per hour based on education and experience.
- 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
Your Role as a Part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) – 2025 – 2026 School Year
- Caseload Management and Service Delivery –Schedule and provide therapy to students on caseload. Determine service frequency and format (group vs. individual). Manage adaptive equipment needs and ensure documentation (evaluations, prescriptions, IEPs) is current.
- Assessment, Goal Setting, and Reporting– Conduct informal assessments and share results with teams and families. Establish therapeutic goals in the fall and write narrative progress reports in the spring.
- Collaboration and Team Participation– Attend weekly team, staff, and department meetings. Collaborate with classroom teams and clinical staff. Coordinate and deliver push-in sessions, including support in PE and Technology classes.
- Family and Community Engagement– Communicate regularly with parents and outside providers. Participate in fall and spring parent conferences and attend 3–4 evening events such as Curriculum Night and Parent Conferences.
- Instructional Programming– Plan and lead specialized classes such as Zones of Regulation, Life Skills, Study Skills, and Handwriting, as applicable.
- Professional Development and Departmental Support– Participate in staff in-services and attend external continuing education opportunities, sharing insights with the team. Contribute to departmental orders and help maintain shared materials and spaces.
- School Responsibilities– Supervise an assigned lunch period and support broader school initiatives as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
- New York State certification.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
At Aaron School, 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!
