About this role
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: [email protected], Great Salt Bay Community School District , 559 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543, (207) 506-2633