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Occupational Therapist (OT) (Grades K - 7)

Posted about 1 month ago

OfficeNew York, New York65k - 70k USD

At Aaron School, we serve K–12 students with learning differences in a safe, supportive environment designed to maximize potential. Guided by the values of self-advocacy, respect, and individualized education, we help students gain the confidence to thrive. Join our team and inspire success.

As an Occupational Therapist at Aaron School, you'll support students in building the skills they need to succeed academically and in daily life. You will provide individualized and group services that promote independence, self-regulation, and confidence in a supportive, student-centered environment.

Schedule: 4 days per week with a 30 hour minimum.

What You'll Need

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and active NYS certification

  • Experience working with students with learning differences, sensory needs, or social-emotional challenges

  • Ability to manage a caseload and balance individual and group services effectively

  • Strong communication skills with a collaborative and team-oriented approach

  • Flexible and organized with the ability to adapt to a dynamic school environment

What You'll Do

  • Provide occupational therapy services through individual and group sessions based on student needs

  • Conduct information assessments and share insights with team members and families

  • Collaborate with teachers and clinicians to support student goals and classroom success

  • Develop and document therapeutic goals, progress reports, and required student records

  • Support students with adaptive equipment, life skills, and self-regulation strategies

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

Aaron School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
New York, New York
Salary
65k - 70k USD
per year
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Aaron is a K-12 special need and learning disabilities school in NYC. We educate students with reading, writing, math, attention, sensory & social challenges.

Employees
87
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Headquarters
New York, NY
Company location
309 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017, US
Specialties
private school, special education, K-12th grade, learning disabilities, special education private school, special education NYC, special education elementary school, special education middle school, and special education high school

Key team members

Rachel Rader

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