Occupational Therapist - Part-time (2024-25 SY)

The Weston Public Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapist. This is a part-time role (0.40 FTE), primarily based at Field Elementary School, reporting to the Building Principal and the Assistant Director of Student Services. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.

The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 160 students (K-12).

• Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion
• Administer a variety of assessment tools, write detailed reports, summarize results, and provide recommendations
• Adapt and modify the environment including assistive technology
• Provide training and support to instructional staff to meet individual student needs and to help students function as independently as possible
• Create a positive educational environment for all students using a multi-tiered system of supports
• Remain current with accepted and appropriate instructional theory, practice, and research.
• Meet all district, state, and federal requirements for the program to which you are assigned, including IEP deadlines

• Bachelor's Degree
• Occupational Therapist license
• School-based experience
• Excellent team building and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills - clear writer, effective facilitator/public speaker

This is a school-year role (184 days over a full school year), represented by the Weston Education Association, and entitled to the same salary schedule as teachers and other professional staff. Professional growth is ongoing in Weston and supported through multiple opportunities, both internally and externally.

This position is for the 2024-25 school year. Please note that we will carefully review every application, but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.