Shrub Oak International School Hiring for Licensed Occupational Therapist at Mohegan Lake, New York Full Time

Organization and Position Summary

Shrub Oak International School is a world-class, private, special education boarding and day school preparing students for independent adult life and employment. We serve the sophisticated needs of an international co-ed population of students and young adults on the Autism Spectrum. Our innovative relationship-based model grounded in evidence-based principles builds on students’ strengths and interests, maximizing therapeutic and learning opportunities. Our renowned experts work with students to individualize life and career development paths based on each student’s specific needs and interests. Each student’s team of clinicians, teachers, and student- life staff collaborate closely to address the student’s issues quickly and reinforce therapies and learning paths, so that the student progresses more rapidly. Our modern, technology-infused facility is set on 127 acres of agriculture and farmland where students learn in a natural environment full of sensory experiences. Our graduates will live more meaningful lives to the best of each student’s ability. After a few years of operation, Shrub Oak will have close to 600 staff and 390 students.

The licensed occupational therapy supervisor will provide expertise in occupational therapy and related services, serving as an integral part of our team. He/she will provide expertise in conducting formal and informal functional assessments, consulting, advocating, and supporting, as well as designing and developing treatment plans and interventions that meet the individualized needs of students. He/she will maintain key relationships and collaborate as needed and required with students, their families and all levels of staff at the Shrub Oak International School to ensure that the individualized needs of each student are met. Having access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgement is required.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• A New York State License, and is in good professional standing

• Master’s Degree in occupational therapy required. Doctoral degree is a plus.

• Experience working with students with developmental disabilities or on the autistic spectrum is strongly preferred; school experience a plus

• Ability to supervise, develop and mentor staff and interns

• Drivers license preferred

  Competencies

• Exceptional communication (oral and written) and active listening skills to appropriately understand and meet student needs. Must also be able to effectively communicate and interact with faculty, staff, families, and all external constituencies

• Demonstrated ability to supervise, develop and mentor staff and interns

• Excellent analytical capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to understand, problem solve, and make sound determinations/decisions in situations with complex facts and data

• Demonstrated ability to achieve desired results working collaboratively in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders while being sensitive and responsive to the diverse needs of students, families, faculty, and staff, with a high degree of cultural competency and collegiality

• Ability to effectively and proactively interact with a wide variety of individuals in a manner that values diversity, and positively portrays our programs, personnel and philosophies

• Ability to adapt, remain flexible

  This is a year round full time position. Full time staff work a traditional 40-hour work week. Demands of the job may require work outside these hours and on weekends as needed and required.

A full job description will be provided.

EEO Statement

Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of his/her job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.

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