School Year: 2025-26

Salary: 92k-120k

About Achievement First:

Achievement First invites passionate candidates to apply for the position of Occupational Therapist. The ideal candidate for this position has a deep passion for their field and are eager to gain rigorous development to help perfect their craft. The Occupational therapist supports the school environment to ensure that students have the emotional support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Occupational Therapists collaborate and partner with students, parents, and members of the school staff. The position reports directly to the Special Services Director at the network level and works in collaboration with school leaders at their designated schools to provide there area of expertise.

Responsibilities of Achievement First Occupational Therapists will include but are not limited to:

Occupational therapists are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality interventions that are data-driven. In addition, the occupational therapist will be responsible for managing stakeholders throughout the special education process. The occupational therapist will report directly to the student support campus director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Delivery: 70%

• Provide targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment.
• Develop occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results.
• Conduct occupational evaluations

Stakeholder Management: 20%

• Participate in case conferences to discuss student goals and plans
• Collaborate with the student support services team to ensure understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individualized education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals
• Provide continuing education and in-service training for educational personnel, parents, and community-based service providers
• Serve as a full-time and engaged member of Achievement First staff, including attending teacher/staff meetings, accompanying students on field lessons, assisting with student recruitment and enrichment activities, and working with other staff members to ensure fulfillment of Achievement First's mission.

School and Community Support: 10%

• Implements the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
• Exhibits positive rapport with students
• Creates and fosters a positive learning environment
• Establishes and maintains strong communication lines with all parents
• Available for Open Houses, Parent-Teacher Conferences and other events involving parents outside of normal operating hours

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Candidates should have completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT and have completed all fieldwork requirements (required)
• Two years of experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in the school system or other pediatric practice setting (preferred)
• Commitment to working with limited access to quality educational opportunities (required)
• Experience working in a public school (preferred)
• Experience working in an urban school (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work as a member of a team
• A deep commitment to develop and contribute to a community of educators

Compensation & Benefits

• Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role.
• As a regular full time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid Family Leave.

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/