Work Year: 185 Days (School Year Calendar)

Great Salt Bay Community School is seeking a dedicated, full-time Occupational Therapist to join our vibrant Pre-K through 8th-grade learning community. This salaried position offers a supportive educational environment, competitive pay, an exceptional benefits package, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in student development.

COMPENSATION & ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $53,543 – $88,238 annually (based on experience, degree lane, and placement on the 185-day teacher salary schedule).

• Special Education Staff Stipend: Eligible for up to $6,000 annually ($125 per point system earned for evaluations, direct therapy services, and IEP meeting participation).

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: District pays 99% of Single coverage, 90% of Adult/Children coverage, and 85% of Family/2-Adult coverage under MEA Benefits Trust plans.

• Generous Paid Time Off:
  15 paid sick days per year (accumulative up to 120 days).

            40 hours of paid employee leave per year for personal use/vacation

            Paid professional days and bereavement days

• Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement: 100% tuition reimbursement for up to 9 graduate credit hours per year at University of Maine rates, with 50% course prepayment available.

PRIMARY PURPOSE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To enable Pre-K to 8th-grade children with disabilities to access their education effectively.

• Evaluate fine motor, visual-perceptual, functional, and sensory-motor skills within the school setting.

• Design and implement individualized therapy programs for students with diverse developmental, orthopedic, neurological, and sensory needs.

• Collaborate closely with teachers, parents, specialists, and support staff.

• Administer evaluations, prepare written reports, track trimester goal progress, and participate in IEP team meetings.

• Maintain accurate student records documenting referrals, assessments, recommendations, and therapy notes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.

• Active State of Maine Occupational Therapist License.

• National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy

• State of Maine Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) Approval.

• Public school or pediatric experience preferred.

• Knowledge of sensory-based theories, developmental tools, and pediatric intervention strategies.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit a professional application, which can be found  here    

Please send applications and required supporting  materials  to:  Kelly Stokes, Director of Special Education  E-mail: kstokes@rsu48.org, Great Salt Bay Community School District , 559 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543, (207) 506-2633