Immediate: Occupational Therapist (part-time)

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Position: Part-time Occupational Therapist (20 - 25 hours per week) Reports to: Manager, Special Education Location: San Francisco, California Website: www.newschoolsf.org

New School San Francisco is a public charter school currently serving 470 transitional kindergarten through 8th grade students from all corners of the city and from all backgrounds. We believe in a “hands on minds on” approach to learning that harnesses each student’s curiosity and encourages learners to construct their own meaning and knowledge through inquiry-based learning. We aim to practice equity in all that we do – ensuring every child is able to access and receive an individualized education that builds off their unique strengths, skills and passions. We pursue social justice as a through line, helping learners develop an understanding of how to make our community better. Taken all together, this approach fosters a deep love of learning in students and prepares them with the problem-solving and critical-thinking skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities of this changing world.

We are committed to breaking down systemic structures which contribute to deep inequities in education. Our goal is to prioritize our Black and brown students, English Language Learners (ELLs), and students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) by dismantling white supremacy. However, we know that our school and organization must continue to evolve to reach this aspiration. We therefore continuously question our culture, climate, and curriculum. We aim to teach kids of all ages to think critically about how race has been constructed in the United States, to become aware of their own racial socialization, and to have skills and vocabulary to engage in productive conversations around race, racism, classism, sexism, ableism and other inequities. We specifically are aiming to become a pro-Black organization, as we know that Black people have been the most marginalized within our society and within our school as well. We are seeking educators who are committed to anti-racism, pro-Blackness, and the accompanying ongoing work that comes with this pursuit.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our students and their families. We strongly encourage leaders and teachers of color, LGBTQIA+ and male candidates to apply. All candidates must be excited to roll up their sleeves, operate with a level of flexibility as we build our program, bring creativity to their work, commit to the ongoing work of being anti-racist, and be ready to collaborate across and within teams.

We invest in our staff in meaningful ways. We believe that the adults must be taken care of and supported to do right by our students. To that end, every staff member has a manager, a team, an individualized learning plan, and opportunities to grow. We value hard work and we also value self-care. The two are not mutually exclusive.

New School San Francisco takes a multidisciplinary approach to support diverse learning needs within an Inclusion model. The Occupational Therapist plays a dynamic role in observing and evaluating the need for school-based occupational therapy services across Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. As a member of the Diverse Learners Team, the Occupational Therapist provides quality services to students and their families, designs intervention supports that meet students' dynamic learning profiles, and participates on Individual Education Plan and Coordination of Services Teams.

Current license by the California Board of Occupational Therapy

Proof of liability insurance

Experience with language techniques, sensory motor integration, and physical restoration

Clearance of TB test, fingerprinting, and any other State/Federal requirements

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Proven record of collaborating well on a team and building relationships with students and families

Bilingual in Spanish

Proficiency with Special Education Information System (SEIS) platform

Experience developing, implementing, and tracking progress within the Individualized Education Program (IEP) framework

Familiarity with Special Education state and federal guidelines that inform best practices in the field

Love for learning, self-awareness, and desire to grow

Sense of agency and belief that teacher actions directly impact student actions

Creative problem solving and flexibility in thinking

Alignment with our values of being kind, courageous, responsible & curious

Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Unwavering belief that all students should and can receive an education that is equal to their extraordinary potential regardless of their background

Contact [email protected] with your resume and a brief cover letter.