Occupational Therapist- Long-Term Substitute

Occupational Therapist
- Long-Term Substitute

Serving Maine’s Midcoast communities of Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, and Topsham, MSAD 75 is home to over 2,350 students and more than 600 faculty and staff members. We are seeking a Long‑Term Occupational Therapist Substitute to join our vibrant educational community.

Position: Long‑Term Position, February 16, 2026 - May 26, 2026
Locations: Harpswell Community School, Williams‑Cone School and Mt. Ararat Middle School

• Assessment & Evaluation:
  Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations (formal and informal) to determine a student's eligibility for services and identify their functional needs in the educational environment.
• IEP/504 Development:
  Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) to develop IEPs and 504 plans, setting measurable goals related to the student's fine motor skills, visual‑motor/perceptual skills, sensory processing, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Direct & Indirect Service:
  Provide direct, individualized, and group therapy sessions, as well as indirect consultation to school staff on integrating therapeutic strategies into the classroom setting.
• Documentation:
  Maintain timely and accurate records, including evaluation reports, progress notes, and billing documentation, compliant with state and federal regulations.
• Consultation & Training:
  Offer training and support to teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents regarding the student's needs, equipment use, adaptive techniques, and sensory strategies.
• Collaboration:
  
  Participate in team meetings, professional development, and assist in designing modifications to the school environment to promote student access and success.

• Must hold a valid State of Maine Occupational Therapist License.
• Must hold a valid State of Maine Department of Education background check (CHRC) authorization.
• Provide consultation and direct occupational therapy in District schools.
• Proven ability to function as a contributing member of a team.

MSAD 75 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, ancestry, or disability in its employment or in the administration of its educational policies and programs.