School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Brooklyn

Knowledge Road

Brooklyn, US

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for independent occupational therapists who manage their own caseloads and prioritize school-based, one-to-one therapy in Brooklyn.

Best fit for

Independent professionals seeking flexible hours and control over their workload in Brooklyn schools.
— “No minimum caseload and no exclusivity”
Candidates with experience in IEP-aligned therapy and strong communication skills for multi-party collaboration.
— “Communicate with the school, the family and the student's team”
Therapists who can handle direct deposit payments and manage monthly session reporting.
— “You submit your sessions at the end of each month and are paid by direct deposit”

Things to consider

Cannot apply if you were employed by the NYC DOE within the last year unless special approval is obtained.
— “You cannot have been employed by the NYC Department of Education within the past year”
Opportunities may vary through the year, requiring proactive engagement with the company.
— “What is open varies through the year. We recruit year-round”

How to stand out

Highlight your experience in delivering IEP-aligned therapy and your ability to adapt to student needs.
— “Plan and deliver occupational therapy aligned to each student's IEP or IESP goals”
Demonstrate your availability to work in Brooklyn, including after school and weekend hours.
— “Most cases run during the school day in Brooklyn schools, some after school, and a few on weekends”
Demonstrate familiarity with the NYC DOE clearance process and your readiness to handle it.
— “We handle your DOE clearance with you as part of onboarding”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

successful therapy sessions
positive student outcomes
effective communication

Typical background

occupational therapyschool-based therapy

Skills & requirements

Required

Occupational TherapyIep/iesp ComplianceCase ManagementCommunicationDocumentation

Preferred

Pediatric TherapySchool-based Therapy

Stack & domain

Occupational TherapyCommunicationTeamworkEducationTherapy

About the role

Original posting from Knowledge Road via Ashby

Knowledge Road is hiring NYS-licensed Occupational Therapists to work as school-based occupational therapists on a 1099 basis in Brooklyn. The position pays $75 an hour.
We hold a New York City DOE contract to provide IEP- and IESP-mandated services to students who attend independent, parochial and charter schools across the borough, plus some homeschooled students. These are not DOE public school placements.
How much you work is up to you:
No minimum caseload and no exclusivity
No cap on hours from us — it comes down to how many cases you take on
Most cases run during the school day in Brooklyn schools, some after school, and a few on weekends
What is open varies through the year. We recruit year-round and tell you what is open when you apply.
What you'll do
Plan and deliver occupational therapy aligned to each student's IEP or IESP goals
Support each student's participation in school and daily activities
Keep session notes and complete required documentation
Complete progress reports as required
Communicate with the school, the family and the student's team
Attend IEP meetings for the students you work with
How cases work
Before you accept a case you get the details: the school, the grade, the schedule, the group size and the hourly rate. You decide whether to take it.
Pay
Occupational therapy cases are one-to-one, at $75/hour.
You submit your sessions at the end of each month and are paid by direct deposit, generally within about a week. Payment is for sessions delivered.
What you need
NYS license as an Occupational Therapist
Availability to work in Brooklyn
You cannot have been employed by the NYC Department of Education within the past year. If you have, a special approval is required — tell us and we will take you through it.
Getting started
We handle your DOE clearance with you as part of onboarding. From there we bring you cases that match your license, your schedule and the areas you want to work.
The application asks about your license, DOE clearance status, availability, the areas you can work and the languages you speak.
Equal Opportunity
Knowledge Road is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Source: Knowledge Road careers (Ashby)