Occupational Therapist
Rocketship Public Schools·Washington, District of Columbia
Rocketship Public Schools·Washington, District of Columbia
The Occupational Therapist will provide direct and indirect support to students, families, and staff across three school sites, focusing on high-quality programming, especially for students with disabilities. Key duties include leading specialized evaluations, developing IEP goals, attending IEP/504 meetings, and providing evidence-based occupational therapy services.
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.
We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential.
And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve.
Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community.
We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country.
At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
The Occupational Therapist will work across multiple (3) Rocketship school sites under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Services. Rocketship's occupational therapists are responsible for providing both direct and indirect support to students, families, and staff members in order to ensure high-quality programming for students, particularly those with disabilities.
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children.
The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution and hold a valid Wisconsin Board of Occupational Therapy license. Preferred qualifications include experience with elementary-age students and students across various disabilities, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, occupational therapist roles are commonly tied to schools, clinics, and disability services, where demand reflects ongoing support needs for students and patients with developmental and functional challenges. These positions are competitive because employers often want a master’s degree, DC licensure, NBCOT certification, and experience with autism, intellectual disabilities, and federal special education guidelines. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to show direct experience with those populations and compliance settings.
