The Lang School seeks creative, passionate, and dedicated teachers and specialists to support our twice-exceptional (2e) students — gifted students with learning differences — across a variety of grades, subjects, and clinical support areas.

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We offer our highly promising learners in grades K-12 a rigorous, learner-centered, empirically validated education with integrated supports that foster independence and self-advocacy.

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We are looking for a reflective OT to work collaboratively with our School Education Teams, as well as with students, parents, and external providers.

 

Candidates Preferred Qualifications & Skills​

• Currently certified and registered with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

• Currently licensed and in good standing with the New York State Office of Professions

• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification.

• Experience working with neurodiverse learners.

• Demonstrated alignment with our mission and core Social Emotional Learning & Executive Functioning programs — (Experience with CPS, PBIS, CBT, DBT, OST/OTMP is recommended but not required).

• Strong knowledge of psychological assessments, executive functioning challenges, and interventions for gifted and learning-disabled students

• Experience reading and interpreting Neuropsychological Evaluations and IEPs

• Proficiency with classroom technologies, online learning platforms, and Google Suite

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and does

 

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, guide, and/or supervise students in taking sensory, movement, and mindfulness breaks outside the classroom (but not in the sensory gym). 

• Collaborate with the school Support/Therapy Team, and school faculty in working with and providing OT services 1:1 and in small groups to school-aged students grades 1-12 in a variety of school settings.

• Conduct regular observations and collect/interpret data to identify the current developmental and cognitive needs of students and track growth and progress over time.

• Collaborate with teachers, special educators, and administrators to develop and implement accommodations, IEPs, and 504 Plans.

• Support faculty and students through push-in supports and coaching to implement best practices for neurodivergent learners, including strategies for Twice-Exceptional students.

• Proactively identify and work to resolve academic, social-emotional, and behavioral challenges through collaboration with faculty, specialists, and school leadership, with the ability to take the lead on developing and implementing various intervention plans..

• Facilitate student-centered problem-solving meetings and support classroom interventions, including restorative behavior approaches, positive behavioral supports, and social-emotional learning.

• Support the Admissions process by conducting 1:1 student meetings or observations and providing detailed feedback to the Admissions Team.

• Lead or co-lead weekly groups that support executive functioning, emotional regulation, and social skills development.

• Offer parent education, guidance, and collaboration to help families navigate student learning needs and connect with outside services for evaluations or support.

• Maintain detailed, confidential records of student progress, OT sessions, curricular adjustments, and interventions.

• Stay current with research on neurodivergence, OT best practices, and evidence-based practices for supporting 2e learners.

• Contribute to and lead occasional faculty professional development.

• Participate fully in school and grade-level meetings, professional development opportunities, and additional committees or tasks as requested by leadership.

 

Qualifications & Skills

• Authentic connection with our school's mission and our student population of twice-exceptional learners

• Experience working in gifted and special needs learning spaces, and have deep knowledge in and passion for their area(s) of specialty

• Grounded in an understanding of progressive, inquiry-based education

• Experience with or a desire to teach, counsel, mentor, in a setting that honors the competence, independence, and promise of children so that strengths can be amplified and skills in progress are supported with transferable strategies and tools 

• Creative designer of learning experiences who leverage student interests, real-world problems, and professional tools to create a purposeful experience that drives student learning

• Familiarity with neurodivergent learning profiles (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety).

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

 

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The Lang School (thelangschool.org) is a progressive independent school located in lower Manhattan serving grades 1-12. Our twice-exceptional (“2e”) learners have a unique set of social, emotional, and intellectual needs. We meet students where they are and empower them to achieve their next levels of excellence with research-based support and a robust Talent Development Program.

Our mission is to create a safe and engaging learning environment for students with an emphasis on creative thinking and assets-based approaches. Our students are both unique and diverse, and we seek out and celebrate diversity in our community.

 

 

To Apply:
 

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We will follow up with promising candidates who align with potential openings. At Lang, we appreciate that people's professional paths aren't necessarily linear and that they can arrive at their current career through a variety of paths.

Compensation: Salaries are competitive and based on experience and training. (Salary range $60,000 - $90,000) The Lang School offers a competitive benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance, 401k matching options, and ample professional development opportunities.