About The School:  This is a NJ state licensed, approved private school for children with disabilities that provides year-round educational services for children and adolescents with autism, ages 3-21 years of age. Typically the children seen by OT exhibit difficulties in fine and gross motor concerns; eye-hand coordination; visual-perceptual issues; sensory processing abilities and organizational/executive functions related to educational performance and common core standards.  The school has a great team of OTs, PTs and Speech/language pathologists and educators. There is a well equipped OT room, on site parking and a great deal of strategic collaboration and onsite learning. The school has a 12 month program.

Summary of the Position and Job Expectations:  You will be working alongside a longtime, well-known OT who provides services daily at the school.

• Delivers effective and educationally relevant treatment services utilizing both in person and remote methodologies if needed
• Possess’ and demonstrates knowledge of current strategies and best practice techniques.
• Completes evaluations that accurately and effectively identify strengths and needs. Utilizes standardized and non-standardized tools that are culturally diverse and appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with teachers, families, and other CST members in oral/written formats in both formal and non-formal situations.
• Completes written work in a timely manner including progress notes and annual reviews. All paperwork is legible, accurate and adheres to codes of professional ethics.
• Submits all required billing, service verification logs,  in a timely manner.
• Displays competency in providing strategies that are appropriate, including measurable outcomes, as part of the student’s IEP.
• Selects and adapts appropriate activities, incorporating a variety of intervention models. Assesses progress on an on-going basis and modifies as needed.
• Takes responsibility for seeking supervision/consultation in relationship to clinical performance.
• Attends and participates in IEP meetings as requested.
• Ability to independently reason and solve problems related to self, staff, or others.
• Tact, initiative, and judgement in the performance of duties.
• Understanding and use of Microsoft Word/Google Drive
• Use of tele practice methods if needed.
• Sessions start at 9:15 and end at 2:15 so it’s typically been a 5 hour day.

Minimum Requirements and Experience:
NJ OT License, NBCOT Board Certification, NJ School Certification/or Pending NJ School Certification
Salary:  Hourly/Commensurate with experience
COVID-19 considerations:  COVID 19 Vaccination and Booster required. All CDC and NJDOE/NJDOH guidelines will be followed including mask wearing, cleaning, and sanitizing procedures, etc., as needed and warranted.
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY to work in conjunction with an extremely knowledgeable  OT in a school that appreciates a collaborative team approach.