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Aaron School
New York, New York

Part-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) (Grades 8-12)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$60/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

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.

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

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 talent@newstory.com.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized and group occupational therapy services to students with learning differences to promote independence and self-regulation. Collaborate with teachers and clinicians to develop therapeutic goals and document student progress.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and active NYS certification. Candidates should have experience working with students with sensory needs or social-emotional challenges.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case ManagementStudent AssessmentCollaborative CommunicationGroup TherapyDocumentationLife Skills Training

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (400 salary observations; 865 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 35% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) (Grades 8-12) at Aaron School a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs

9
<$130k
3
$130k-150k
6
$150k-170k
4
$170k-190k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Relocation assistance
14%
Visa sponsorship
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Aaron School

Primary and Secondary Education
New York, NY
51-200 employees