Occupational Therapist

Job Description:Newtown Public SchoolsMarch 4, 2026POSITION: Occupational TherapistPROGRAM: Special Education Summer School - ESYSCHOOL: SHS (8:30am - 12:30pm) or NHS (8:15am - 12:15pm)DATES: 6/29/26 - 7/23/26 Monday - ThursdayREMUNERATION: Based on ContractREQUIREMENTS: · CT licensed and registered* Pediatric experience requiredRESPONSIBILITIES:Duties include: direct services to students to improve, develop, restore, or maintain student's active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure, and play in educational environmentConduct appropriate evaluation of studentsProvide direct and indirect OT services in educational settingCollaborate with professionals involved with student including parents/family activitiesThe Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!Interested candidates must apply online through the following link by May 1, 2026: https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspxThe Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification