Job Title: Occupational Therapist – 2025 – 2026 School Year
Location: Stamford, CT 06905
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience
Join The Pinnacle School, a NEASC-accredited, state-licensed Connecticut special education school redefining education for students with complex learning challenges. Through tailored academics, real-time support, and a collaborative approach, we empower students who may struggle in traditional settings to build essential skills, grow their confidence, and gain independence.
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.
Your Role as an Occupational Therapist
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Connecticut.
- Experience working with special education populations, preferably in a school setting.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
At The Pinnacle 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!
