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ESY Occupational Therapist – (District-Wide)

Young World Physical Education, Waltham, MA, United States


ESY Occupational Therapist – (District-Wide)
Waltham Public Schools District-Wide - Waltham, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details
Job ID:

5654103
Application Deadline:

May 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted:

Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description
Waltham Public Schools is seeking dynamic Occupational Therapists (OT) for our ESY program to support students with diverse fine motor, sensory processing, and self-care needs across all program strands. This role is designed for students who require continued occupational therapy services to maintain functional skills, improve sensory regulation, and ensure successful participation in school-based activities. Applicants must hold a valid license as an Occupational Therapist from the appropriate state licensing board and/or DESE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing individual and small‑group occupational therapy sessions as mandated by student IEPs. Occupational Therapists will review student records to ensure that fine motor, visual‑motor, and sensory goals are addressed with fidelity while maintaining accurate service logs and progress data. The position concludes with the drafting of participation summary reports detailing occupational and sensory outcomes for each student on the caseload.

Program Details

Dates:

July 6 – August 6 (Monday – Thursday)

Student Hours:

8:30 am – 1:30 pm (Elementary) OR 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (Middle School)

OT Hours:

15 minutes before and after student hours (plus one hour of daily planning/consultation)

Compensation:

$40.00 per hour |

Total Stipend: $5,600.00

(Includes 20 session days and 10 hours of pre- and post-program administrative work)

Non- Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.

MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Human Resources

Email: employment@walthampublicschools.org

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