Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Location: New York, NY 10017
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $70,000-$74,000.00
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- $75,000.00-$80,000.00 annually based on education and experience.
- Weekday Schedule – Thursdays 8:00am-3:30pm.
- 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 (OT):
- Deliver Individualized OT Services – Provide both individual and small group occupational therapy sessions within the classroom setting, ensuring therapy aligns with each student’s unique motor, sensory, and developmental needs.
- Facilitate Executive Functioning & Organization Skills – Co-lead ADVANCE classes focused on strengthening students’ executive functioning, organizational strategies, and self-management skills.
- Support Real-World & Transition Readiness – Teach courses in the Transition/Guidance department that focus on applied daily living skills (ADLs) and other real-world practices to prepare students for independence.
- Collaborate with Faculty – Partner regularly with teachers and staff to address students’ physical, motor, and sensory needs. Provide consultation, strategies, and modeling to ensure accommodations and supports are embedded into the classroom environment.
- Develop & Implement Interventions – Create and apply targeted interventions and strategies to meet students’ OT goals and objectives. Monitor progress and adjust plans to promote success in functional skill areas.
- Maintain Professional Standards – Hold current registration and licensure as an occupational therapist. Participate in ongoing professional development, maintain compliance with school standards, and bring experience in special education and school-based practice to support best outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Registered and Licensed in Occupational Therapy.
- Strong communication skills for effectively engaging with students, parents, and staff.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
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!