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Education, Mental Healthcare, Social Assistance

Occupational Therapist

Wyomissing, PAOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Occupational Therapist
  • autism
  • emotional challenges
  • behavioral challenges
  • developmental challenges
  • fine motor skills
  • sensory skills
  • self-care skills
  • independence
  • IEP goals

Nice to have

  • children

Role summary

New Story Schools is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help students aged 5-21 with autism and developmental challenges build essential fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills. This role involves conducting evaluations, developing IEP goals, and providing direct and consultative therapy services. The Occupational Therapist will collaborate closely with teachers, families, and other providers to create individualized strategies and track student progress. A Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, an active Pennsylvania license, and a minimum of two years of experience (including one year with children) are required. Strong understanding of sensory integration and motor development, along with excellent communication and documentation skills, are essential.

As an Occupational Therapist at New Story Schools, you will help students build fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills that promote independence and participation in learning. You will collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to design individualized strategies that support each student’s success.

What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and an active Pennsylvania license

  • Minimum two years of occupational therapy experience, including one year with children

  • Strong understanding of sensory integration and motor development

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams

  • Commitment to meeting documentation and compliance deadlines

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct evaluations and develop individualized IEP goals to improve fine and sensory motor skills

  • Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services to assigned students

  • Track and report student progress through documentation and progress notes

  • Collaborate with school staff and families to promote carryover of therapy goals

  • Maintain therapy materials and ensure timely, compliant reporting

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

At New Story Schools, we serve students ages 5–21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Guided by individualized learning, therapeutic integration, and collaboration, we empower students to grow and prepare for meaningful adult lives. Join our team and help students write their new story.

New Story Schools 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.

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