KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.

KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students and approximately three times higher than the average of students from low-income communities.

You can see all our job opportunities at https://kipptexas.org/join-our-team/.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Occupational Therapist (OT), under the supervision of the Director of Special Populations, will provide assessment, consultation, and direct occupational therapy to students enrolled in or referred to Special Education. Additionally, the OT will collaborate with the Director to develop intervention and service plans tailored to each student. He/she will work cooperatively with schools and parents to provide an appropriate service plan for students with disabilities throughout the region. This position furthers the mission of KIPP Houston as it helps ensure that all students have the tools and the supportive environment they need to learn.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Performing screenings to assess the needs of students
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and design evidence-based interventions for fine &gross motor skills, self-care, and sensory needs
• Create reports that describe the results of the assessments, mentioned above
• Provide a clear interpretation of the assessment to the parents of the student and IEP teams
• Collaborate with the Director to develop intervention and service plans tailored to each student
• Conduct small group and individual therapy sessions
• Schedule and perform therapy needs according to students’ IEPs
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and other professionals to create impactful IEPs that foster independence and participation
• Maintaining detailed records relating to student conditions, service plans, therapies, and progress

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and valid TX OTR/L license
• Minimum 1+ years occupational therapy experience required
• Preference for candidates with prior experience in a school environment
• Strong knowledge of pediatric OT principles and evidence-based interventions
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students, families, and colleagues

SKILLS:

• Effective collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and initiate tasks, manage time, and complete multiple projects within tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is necessary
• Strong follow-up and follow-through skills necessary

Compensation and Benefits

As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.