--- title: School Occupational Therapist description: HeartShare Human Services of New York is hiring for the School Occupational Therapist role. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/school-occupational-therapist-at-heartshare-human-services-of-new-york-01a156a2-e1fd-7264-a51e-e1242aa2ef96 date: 2026-10-20T00:24:45Z og_description: Join HeartShare Human Services of New York as School Occupational Therapist in Bensonhurst, NY. Pays $85K–$95K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/jf83mu.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [HeartShare Human Services of New York](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/heartshare-human-services-of-new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Bensonhurst, NY | | **Salary** | $85K/yr - $95K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Description We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our preschool special education team. In this role, you will work with children ages 3-5, helping them develop their fine motor, sensory processing, and self-help skills necessary for classroom participation and independence. Through individualized and group therapy sessions, collaboration with educators and families, and the use do creative, play-based strategies, you will foster growth and confidence in our youngest learners. **Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of Position:** - Conduct evaluations to assess sensory-motor, fine motor, and self-care skills - Develop and implement individualized educational plans (IEPs) to address each child’s needs - Provide therapy sessions focused on activities such as cutting skills, dressing, and feeding - Utilize sensory integration strategies to support self-regulation and classroom participation - Collaboration with teachers and staff to integrate therapeutic strategies into the preschool classroom - Educate families on how to reinforce therapeutic goals at home - Document therapy sessions, progress, and recommendations in compliance with program requirements - Participate in IEP meetings and provide professional input for goal-setting and progress monitoring - Participates in evaluating special education students referred for occupational therapy - Services are provided in accordance with students’ individualized education programs - Develops individual treatment programs for the provision of occupational therapy - Develops group treatment programs for the provision of occupational therapy - Develops and presents occupational therapy-related activities to benefit students in their educational environment - Provides services to special education students referred for occupational therapy - Services are provided in accordance with the students’ individualized education programs - Implements individual treatment program for the provision of occupational therapy - Implements group treatment program for the provision of occupational therapy - Reviews records of students receiving occupational therapy for accuracy and completeness - Maintains attendance and session notes for students receiving occupational therapy - Maintains reports for students receiving occupational therapy - Assists school personnel through individual consultations with the formation of goals and objectives related to students’ individualized education programs - Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to discuss student progress - Makes appropriate recommendations for occupational therapy programs - Consults with parents/guardians regarding treatment goals, specialized therapeutic equipment and materials, and other suggestions to enhance the students’ functional ability within the classroom - Requests equipment and supplies necessary to carry out an occupational therapy program - Instructs teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, and other staff in the use of adaptive equipment and materials for classroom/school use - Participates in observations of students demonstrating difficulty in participating in the school environment in areas related to occupational therapy - Contacts primary care facilities regarding students’ medical issues and adaptive equipment needs, relating to the continuity of services in school - Designs, modifies, and constructs adaptive equipment and material for classroom/school use - Assist in classroom activities and support instructional needs. - Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy **(required)** - Valid New York State license and NBCOT certification **(required)** - Experience with preschool or pediatric populations preferred - Strong knowledge of sensory integration and play-based interventions - Excellent communication and collaboration skills ## **Physical Requirements** - Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move between classrooms throughout the day - Ability to bend, stoop, lift, or push wheelchairs when assisting children - Ability to use hands to operate therapeutic tools and participate in activities - Ability to occasionally perform physical intervention techniques to support children safely - Visual acuity for close and distance vision, with the ability to maintain focus **Benefits** At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: - Rewarding Work in a team environment. - Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays. - 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution. - Health, dental, vision and life insurance. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit). - Employee Appreciation Programs and Events. - Tuition Assistance Program. - Professional Development opportunities. - Wellhub Discount - Verizon Wireless Discount. - BJs Membership discount. - Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to . **About Heartshare** Who WE ARE: For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated. To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at [www.heartshare.org](http://www.heartshare.org/ "http://www.heartshare.org/") or Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/home "https://twitter.com/home") [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/heartshare-human-services-of-new-york/mycompany/ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/heartshare-human-services-of-new-york/mycompany/")[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/HeartShareNY "https://www.youtube.com/user/heartshareny") [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/heartshare/ "https://www.instagram.com/heartshare/")[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/heartshare/ "https://www.facebook.com/heartshare/") HeartShare Human Services of New York | [Homepage](https://www.heartshare.org/ "https://www.heartshare.org/") HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. #INDHP ## Skills - Special Needs Education - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (Nbcot) - Primary Care - Dressing - IEP Meetings - Sensory Integration - Collaboration - Goal Setting - Adaptive Equipment - Progress Monitoring - Communication ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Personal Leave - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [More jobs at HeartShare Human Services of New York](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/heartshare-human-services-of-new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Allied Health jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/allied-health?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Occupational Therapist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/allied-health/occupational-therapist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 161157 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 51853 jobs - [HeartShare Human Services of New York](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/heartshare-human-services-of-new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 161 jobs ## Related pages - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 161157 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 51853 jobs - [HeartShare Human Services of New York](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/heartshare-human-services-of-new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 161 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)