Network Occupational Therapist

Who We Are

Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. We are a growing organization and expanding our network across Brooklyn from 6 to 9 schools in the coming academic year.

Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens.

Our network is dedicated to the mission of preparing a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, guided by our core values:

• Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically

• Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion

• Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity

• Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance

The Opportunity

The Network Occupational Therapist for Prospect Schools will serve as a network leader and essential resource for meeting service needs of students across our seven campuses. This role offers our network the opportunity to fill a critical gap and offer students more effective and consistent services.

The candidate will service caseloads directly where needed and will likewise be positioned to design and implement generalized supports appropriate to our campuses, with a particular focus on executive function support.

The candidate will exemplify our core values, and demonstrate a belief in the capability of all students, and an eagerness to support educators in implementing best practices as they relate to occupational therapy practices in the classroom.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Caseload Servicing

• Servicing caseloads of schools without current Occupational Therapy providers

• Completing session planning, implementation, and documentation for all assigned students; not to exceed 12 sessions per day

• To group students according to age appropriateness, session mandates, and IEP goals

• To develop relationships with students and ensure students experience safety and belonging during sessions

• Partner/Collaborate with teachers, parents, and Student Support Services (SSS) teams to implement strategies, and provide training on supporting students' physical and sensory needs

• Communicate with families for the purposes of sharing praise, progress, and problem-solving

• Maintain accurate records, including informal assessments, progress notes, and annual reports to track student progress

• Attend and meaningfully participate in high-needs IEP meetings

Development of Curricular Tools

• Crafting or contributing to the development of curriculum and resources that support classroom teams and learning specialists in infusing their pedagogy with supports that enhance executive skills and promote coherence across classes and divisions

• Pushing in to observe and provide feedback to classroom teams and learning specialists as well as the coaches that support them in order to enhance the executive skills

Implementation of Student Groups

Create and service student groups for students based on needs related to occupational therapy

• Create and communicate session goals

• Track progress and adjust approach based on need

• Integrate executive skills supports that align with occupational therapy needs

• Communicate with families and school teams for the purposes of sharing praise, progress, and problem-solving

Professional Support for Occupational Therapy Team

• Facilitate cross-collaborative opportunities, including resource-sharing, best practice sharing, and solutions-generating amongst network of Occupational Therapy professionals

• Identify structural enhancements to the partnership between agency-based Occupational Therapy providers and Prospect Schools to increase the retention of providers at the network

About You

Required Qualifications

• MSOT, OTD, OTR/L

• 3-5 years working experience in direct student service in an educational setting

• Strong data management, analysis, tracking and monitoring skills

• Proficiency in SESIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple competing deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish

• Experience working with K-12 students and their families

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the International Baccalaureate program and its benefits

Our Ideal Candidate

• Strong alignment to Prospect Schools' mission and commitment to intentionally diverse, inclusive, college-preparatory education

• Willing and able to travel across our Brooklyn campuses to service caseloads and collaborate with colleagues

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to proactively communicate, build relationships, and problem-solve

• Strong critical thinking

• Student- and family-centered orientation

• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with network and school-based teams

• Adaptability and comfort with fluctuating conditions in a dynamic school environment

Salary

The salary range for this role starts at $90,000, and increases based on relevant and direct years of experience. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. At Prospect Schools we remain committed providing competitive salaries

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week

• 401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule

• Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options

• Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues, from family care to mental health services

• PTO buy back policy

EEO and ADA Statement

PROSPECT SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE ACTIVELY RECRUIT, HIRE, AND RETAIN A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE STAFF. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITY, CITIZENSHIP, MARITAL STATUS, PREGNANCY, VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Prospect Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance you may contact us at: careers@prospectschools.org.

The essential functions of this job are described above; they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.