The Shefa School is a Jewish community day school in Manhattan serving students in grades 1-8 who benefit from a specialized educational environment in order to develop their strengths while addressing their learning challenges. We specifically serve students with language-based learning disabilities who have not yet reached their potential levels of success in traditional classroom settings. Shefa is a pluralistic community school, serving families across the range of Jewish involvement and observance. At Shefa, we believe that differences are a source of strength and that we are all enriched by the diversity of perspectives.
About the Position
We seek a full-time or part-time Occupational Therapist to provide integrated support to students with language-based learning disabilities through push-in and pull-out models.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will also provide support and consultation to teachers. The ideal candidate for the position will have experience working in both clinical and school settings and will be able to identify and address the needs of individual students while helping them to generalize their skills to work as part of a group.
Qualifications
Certification and prior employment working with students with learning disabilities and in groups is required. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and comfort with risk-taking and ambiguity. We seek individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, who are reflective and committed to growth, and who have strong communication skills.
