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Occupational Therapist NYC | Catapult Learning | Brooklyn, NY
Catapult Learning is the nation's leading provider of educational
services to public, charter, private and religious school students. We
partner with educational institutions and schools to provide services
that are designed to improve academic achievement for struggling
learners. For more than 30 years, Catapult Learning has delivered the
highest quality in educational services, generating an unparalleled
track record of results and improving the grades and the confidence of
students across the country.
At Catapult Learning, our mission is to be the preferred partner of
schools, school districts, community organizations and families,
providing research-based educational and support services designed to
improve student achievement. And our core values support our mission.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please visit http://www.catapultlearning.com for more information.
If you are an exemplary Occupational Therapist, we want you!
Catapult Learning, the nation's leading provider of educational services
to public, charter, private and religious school students, is currently
seeking OT's to join our professional team in NYC.
We have an exciting year ahead of us and this is a unique opportunity to
be part of something fabulous! We are looking for Occupational
Therapists (K-12) who want to make a difference. Applicants need
to have strong communication and interpersonal skills along with the
belief that students are life-long learners and should have every
opportunity to succeed. Our dedicated OT's strive for helping
students achieve their goals ... each and every day!
Currently, we have full and part-time positions needed for the upcoming
school year starting September to work with students enrolled in
nonpublic schools in the Lower section of Brooklyn, NY.
Responsibilities include testing, evaluation, assessment, and individual
and group therapy sessions. Provide OT intervention for students
utilizing exercises and equipment to facilitate fine motor coordination
based on the goals and objectives included in the student's
IEP/ISP. Monitor student progress, communicate and consult with
faculty and families. Candidate should be responsible, flexible,
and have great interpersonal skills. Experience a plus. EOE.
If you are interested in joining our outstanding team in NYC, please
visit our website (http://www.catapultlearning.com) for more information about
this position and where to send your resume along with your proof of
certification.
The purpose of this position is to provide services to students who are
eligible for occupational therapy intervention in accordance with their
IEP/ISP. The occupational therapist may also provide assessment if
requested, in accordance with state and district requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the
following:
Provide Occupational Therapy intervention for students utilizing
exercises and equipment to facilitate fine motor coordination based on
the goals and objectives included in the student's IEP/ISP.Monitor
student progress.Test and evaluate students (if requested) to determine
their need, or continuing need, for occupational therapy.Consult with
classroom teachers regarding occupational therapy plans for each student
to assure that intervention is targeted to address the student's
educational needs, and incorporated into the classroom as appropriate
and possible.Communicate with parents on a regular basis to assure that
they are informed with regard to student progress, and that
interventions are incorporated into home activities as appropriate and
possible.Creates solutions to challenges for individual students, which
are based in research and sound professional judgment.Make referrals to
community resources as needed.Complete required paperwork in a timely
and well-organized manner.Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Requires a bachelor's degree or master's degree in occupational therapy,
as required by state and contract. NBCOT Certification and/or
valid State Certification as specified in the contract.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work independently. Motivated and well-organized.
Good communication skills with adults and students.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Light lifting, walking, climbing stairs. Most programs are in school
settings.
To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link
into your browser address bar:
http://catapultlearning.contacthr.com/15151065
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