Occupational Therapist - Entry
About the Employer
Requirements
The successful candidate must have demonstrated success with and be knowledgeable about a variety of interventions. The candidate must also have training and experience with the administration and interpretation of a wide range of assessments and evaluation tools.
Position Overview
The Central Falls School District seeks to hire a talented, knowledgeable, and highly innovative certified educator to fill the districtwide occupational therapist position for the 2026-2027 school year. All CFSD educators are expected to carry out the district’s core values of equity, empowerment, and excellence as they work towards building relationships with students/colleagues, delivering personalized, high-quality instruction, cultivating strong partnerships with our families and community, and meeting all position expectations and district policies. Certified staff is expected to abide by the Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standards and the CFSD/CFTU Collective Bargaining Agreement policies and procedures. Guided by the district’s strategic plan, we strive to prepare all students for success!
Duties and Responsibilities
Such other duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Student Services and/or the Building Administrator.
• Provide occupational therapy evaluations and recommend diagnostic services as needed.
• Administer, score, and interpret results of standardized assessments.
• Interpret diagnostic data to professionals and families.
• Provide direct services to students in their classroom, as much as possible, as individuals and/or groups, while providing consultation to teachers regarding this area.
• Participate as a member of the evaluation team.
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide services to students based on the IEPs that are developed.
• Maintain case records and follow referral and tracking procedures.
• Consult and collaborate with other school personnel to gather and provide information on a case and establish and plan respective roles in modifying the student’s program.
• Keep sufficient records of the cases to meet state regulations requirements, to document status as needed, and provide staff with up-to-date management and assessment data.