Now Hiring for 2024-25 School Year Opening!
About Us u00A0
The Auburn School of Silver Spring is operated by Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI). SESI Schools provides specialized education programming for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and weu2019re looking to hire an exceptional School Therapist who will play an essential role in fueling student success. u00A0
The Auburn School is an independent day-school offering a specialized program for intellectually engaged students with social and communication challenges. We offer a dynamic educational program for intellectually curious students with challenges in the areas of communication, socialization, pragmatic language, and organization. Our program is appropriate for students who can learn successfully and appropriately in a small classroom setting. Auburnu2019s program simultaneously supports the development of academic skills, social competency, and pragmatic language in an engaging educational environment.
To achieve this mission, The Auburn School:
- Integrates social skills and pragmatic language development throughout the curriculum and school day using research-based programs and educational best-practices;
- Provides a challenging academic curriculum featuring multi-sensory instruction, research-based curriculum and appropriate student accommodations;
- Offers a safe, nurturing and highly personalized learning environment for children through small class sizes, individualized learning plans and a supportive school setting;
- Identifies and develops individual student strengths, talents and interests; and
- Seeks out, employs and supports the very best educators and staff.
Why Join Us u00A0
Are you looking for a new opportunity to make an impact in the lives of students? Join us at SESI Schools, where we are proving what is possible for students with unique needs. We offer u00A0
- Competitive salary ofu00A0 $60,000 (10 month position, paid over 12 months)
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K matching u00A0
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,625 u00A0
- Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth u00A0
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The Opportunity u00A0 u00A0
The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing social-emotional services for students who require additional support to thrive in school. They will deliver high-quality services as provided by SESI, and collaborate with both school personnel and families to provide services to students. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and weu2019re looking to hire an exceptional Therapist who will play an essential role in fueling student success. u00A0
Essential duties u00A0
- Assess each new student and evaluate OT needs u00A0
- Monitor therapy programs and consult with educational staff regarding the inclusion of appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies into the educational program. u00A0
- Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to teachers and parents that can be incorporated into the classroom/home. u00A0
- Consult on IEPs and provided required documentation of studentsu2019 needs and supports . u00A0
- Monitor and manage the handwriting and keyboarding curriculum and train staff/parents in any applicable techniques. u00A0
- Provide group therapy interventions for K-8th grade classes. u00A0
- Assess and evaluate all studentsu2019 needs for individual or small group OT sessions. u00A0
- Attend parent/teacher meetings for studentsu2019 receiving OT as needed. u00A0
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The Qualifications u00A0
- Masteru2019s degree u00A0required
- u00A0 P rofessional licensure from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) u00A0
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a school, special education, or behavior al health setting working with children and adolescents is preferred. u00A0
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