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