Occupational Therapist
: Job Details :

Spire is a State-Approved Special Education school, grades 8 -12, for students with social and/or emotional challenges that impact the student's ability to thrive in a typical academic setting. Our model of individualized social-emotional wellness plans and our small group academic setting makes us unique. Candidates for the position must have a demonstrated passion for teaching and a collaborative style to work on a team prepared to meet the individualized needs of each student enrolled in our school.

RESPONSIBILITIES | WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Facilitate OT services (individual and/or small group) within the context of the classroom environment
• Co-facilitate an ADVANCE class(es) where the primary focus is on executive functioning and organizational skills
• Co-facilitate courses in Transition/Guidance department related to real-world skill practice, ADL s
• Collaborate regularly with faculty about physical/motor and/or sensory needs of the students
• Develop and implement necessary interventions and strategies to address student OT goals and objectives

QUALIFICATIONS | WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• A valid CT Occupational Therapist professional license
• Registered and licensed
• Any type of teaching experience is a plus
• Work with students having diverse special needs is a plus

BENEFITS | WHAT WE OFFER

Eligible Employees will receive:

• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• On-Site Gym
• Free Staff Lunch
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Tuition credit program for eligible dependents
• Employee Discount Program
• Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items

Greenwich Education Group operates special education schools that offer unique environments and curricula customized for the specific learning styles of our students. It contains three NEASC-accredited, co-ed, independent day schools, Links Academy, The Pinnacle School, and The Spire School, which offer Executive Functioning coaching, unique learning environments, and curricula designed to meet the needs of their students.

New Story (the parent company) is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve.

ExperienceRequired

• 1 year(s): Experience providing occupational therapy to children

EducationRequired

• Bachelors or better in Occupational Therapy or related field

Preferred

• Masters or better in Occupational Therapy

Licenses & CertificationsRequired

• Lic Occ Therapist