Occupational Therapist (OT) en Rebecca School

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Location: New York, New York 10010
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: $75,000.00 to $80,000.00

Join Rebecca Schools, a network of private therapeutic day schools serving children ages 3 to 21 with neurodevelopmental delays, including autism spectrum disorders. Founded in 2006, we use the DIRFloortime® model to foster communication, social interaction, and personal growth. Our skilled educators and therapists collaborate in thoughtfully designed sensory gyms, art studios, and bright classrooms, creating a nurturing environment where students thrive.

At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.

Why Join Us?

• Salary– $75,000.00 to $80,000.00 based on education and experience.
• Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
• Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
• Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
• Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.

Your Role as an Occupational Therapist

• Provide Individual & Group Therapy – Deliver occupational therapy services to students, addressing specific sensory motor, integrative dysfunction, and social/emotional challenges to improve their ability to learn and engage.
• Conduct Evaluations & Assessments – Administer initial evaluations and assessments to determine each student’s level of function and inform treatment planning.
• Document Student Needs & Progress – Prepare written reports identifying students’ needs and outlining proposed treatment strategies, goals, and objectives; maintain accurate progress records and write daily session notes, biannual progress reports, and initial evaluations.
• Collaborate Across Teams – Partner with staff to develop, analyze, and prepare reports, sensory diets (both classroom and individual), and in-service assignments that support students’ development.
• Support Team Education & Implementation – Provide education and guidance to team members on the facilitation of implemented occupational therapy techniques or modalities.
• Monitor & Adapt Therapy Programs – Work with therapy and educational staff to incorporate appropriate occupational therapy strategies into instruction; evaluate the effectiveness of established programs and make modifications as needed within the OT framework.
• Engage in Professional Development – Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, continuing education sessions, and weekly Greenspan meetings, team meetings, and staff trainings.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy
• License to practice Occupational Therapy in New York State
• Experience in Pediatrics preferred
• Knowledge of DIR/Floortime is preferred, but not required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with students, staff, and parents

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

At Rebecca Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!