About the Role
Seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide essential support for students in NYC Department of Education (DOE) schools, helping them build critical skills for academic and independent success. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact using evidence-based approaches and provides flexibility in delivering personalized therapy interventions.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality occupational therapy services for students in individual and group settings, as mandated by their Individualized Education Service Programs/Individualized Education Programs (IESP/IEP).
- Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate students' fine motor, visual-motor, sensory processing, and daily living skills.
- Create and execute evidence-based treatment plans utilizing sensory integration, motor learning principles, and adaptive strategies.
- Adjust and modify classroom environments, learning materials, and assistive devices to improve student participation and independence.
- Work closely with parents, teachers, related service providers, and school administrators to ensure coordinated care and optimal outcomes.
- Offer guidance and training to educational staff on positioning, adaptive equipment usage, and sensory strategies.
- Detailed and timely documentation of all services, progress, and outcomes per DOE regulations and Knowledge Road standards.
- Participate actively in IESP/IEP meetings, providing expert occupational therapy insights and evidence-based recommendations.
Requirements
- Current valid NYS license as an Occupational Therapist in good standing.
- NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in school-based or pediatric settings.
- Competency in electronic documentation systems and teletherapy platforms.
- NYC DOE fingerprinting and vendor status required or willingness to complete before start.
Skills
- Fine motor skills evaluation
- Visual-motor skills evaluation
- Sensory processing evaluation
- Daily living skills evaluation
- Sensory integration therapy
- Motor learning principles
- Adaptive strategies
- Electronic documentation systems
- Teletherapy platforms
Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Bronx, NY
Work Type
- Part-time
- On-site
- Summer position (July 2026 - August 2026)
Experience Level
- 1-2 years of experience in school-based or pediatric settings
Education Level
- NYS license as an Occupational Therapist
- NBCOT certification
Salary/Compensations
- $80/hr (1099)
Benefits
- 1099 contractor position with quick, dependable payments
- Streamlined administrative and documentation processes
- Supportive team providing DOE compliance and scheduling assistance
- Professional community of NYC school-based practitioners
About the Company
- Knowledge Road is a company providing occupational therapy services.
Equal Opportunity
- Knowledge Road is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- We celebrate diverse perspectives and are dedicated to building an inclusive environment for all contractors.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status.
