For 60 years, The Gateway School has transformed the lives of bright children who experience academic difficulty as a result of language-based learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, reading and writing disorders), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), executive function disorder, or auditory processing difficulties. Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Gateway enrolls approximately 155 students between the ages of 5-14. In small classes with a low student-to-teacher ratio, faculty and therapists meet students where they are, individualize instruction accordingly, and help them to become skilled, strategic, independent learners, capable of successfully advocating for themselves in their lives beyond Gateway.

The Gateway School is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for the 2025-2026 school year. The Occupational Therapist will provide therapeutic intervention in a small group setting and collaborate with teachers and other professionals on how to best meet students’ needs.  The ideal candidate is an experienced Occupational Therapist with a strong desire to work in a collaborative environment and a commitment to treating students with language-based learning disabilities.  

The Gateway School offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive professional development program. The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. To apply, please submit in one PDF a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references that includes email and phone contact information. Please submit by email to Posting135@gatewayschool.org and indicate position of interest in the email subject line. The Gateway School is an equal opportunity employer.

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapist
• Current New York State license
• Experience working with school-aged children
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
• Flexibility and a desire to collaborate
• Independent school experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work

About The Gateway School

The Gateway School is a K-8, independent day school that transforms the lives of bright students with language-based learning disabilities and attention deficits. At Gateway, our students become skilled, strategic learners and confident self-advocates. Relying on direct, multisensory instruction and guided by an integrated curriculum, expert faculty teach students the language, literacy, and critical thinking skills that are the foundations for success in mainstream educational settings and beyond. Gateway believes a close relationship between the school and parents provides essential support as students grow and seek to realize their potential. In small classes and as members of a diverse and inclusive community, Gateway students experience academic and social success, recognize their strengths, and are empowered to become independent learners.

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