Tiegerman School is a special education program servicing children with autism spectrum disorders from preschool through high school. At Tiegerman, our mission is to identify children with language and autism spectrum disorders early to provide educational programs which will prepare them for a world filled with words, sentences, stories and messages. Language is a symbol system; it provides the means to reach out to the world. Tiegerman is a 12 month program.

Tiegerman Woodside (Queens) is looking for a Full Time Occupational Therapist to join our team!

Responsibilities

Maintain and review student records
Evaluate student progress and prepare reports that display their progress
Assess students’ physical abilities
Plan, organize and conduct OT sessions with students
Meet with parents and teachers to communicate information pertaining to the students’ IEP
Choose activities that assist students in learning life-management skills within limits of their abilities
Recommend changes in environment that could assist students with their needs and capabilities
Help students to improve their fine motor and visual motor skills
Make recommendations and referrals as needed
Maintain professional training by attending workshops
Research resources and treatment methods for the students
Design and create adaptive equipment for students
All other duties as assigned

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Job Type: Full-time

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