Occupational therapist jobs in Massachusetts

About the role

We seek to provide a world-class education for students from educationally underserved communities in Lynn and Boston. Our student demographics mirror those of neighborhood schools in terms of race, socioeconomic status, Multilingual Learners (MLL), and students who receive special education services. The KIPP Public Schools Network is made up of 278 K-12 schools, 28 regional support organizations, and the nonprofit KIPP Foundation. We are a national network with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni. Together, we continually raise the bar for teaching and learning, then ensure success in one classroom travels across our network to hundreds more. We believe that excellent academic, safe and structured schools, empowered teachers, an emphasis on character development and support through college and career are the foundation for student success, and we strive to provide this for every student. KIPP MA is looking for an occupational therapist that will serve students with occupational therapy needs in the special education and general education setting across elementary and middle school grades. The ideal candidate will show an unwavering commitment to the progress of students towards their occupational therapy IEP goals. This role requires consistent and reliable demonstration of the following essential job functions and key responsibilities:

What you'll bring

• Candidates must also show a desire to pursue social justice and approach work with cultural competency.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the school
• Self-awareness, flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs
• The consistent use of interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers
• Effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students, staff, families and others in person, through written communication, in front of groups, and on virtual platforms
• Physical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead
• KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role.
• Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit staff to do their best work.
• In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.
• Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment
• If applying as an OT, Masters is required.