Arabic Speaking Occupational Therapist – School Setting

business-umbrella; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Medical insurance

CPD support

Job summary

Business Umbrella in a private UAE school is seeking an Arabic-speaking Occupational Therapist to support students with developmental and learning needs within an inclusion program.

The role involves school-based OT interventions, collaboration with teachers and families, and delivering assessments and goal-oriented therapy across classroom and pull-out settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university.
• 3+ years pediatric/school setting experience (UAE/GCC preferred).
• Eligibility or license with DHA / DOH / MOHAP (or willing to obtain).
• Native or fluent Arabic with strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT assessments for students referred for motor, sensory, and self-care difficulties.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans aligned with IEPs and classroom expectations.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group OT sessions within classroom, pull-out and resource-room settings.
• Advise teachers on classroom adaptations, seating, handwriting, sensory breaks, and environmental modifications.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and IEP reviews; prepare progress reports for school and parents.
• Educate parents on home-based activities and follow-up strategies.

Skills

Bilingual Arabic-English

Pediatric school OT

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Arabic Speaking Occupational Therapist – School Program

Location: UAE – Private School / Inclusion Department

Employment Type: Full-time (open to part-time / revenue sharing)

Reports To: Head of Inclusion / Clinical Director

Role Purpose

Support students with developmental, physical, sensory, and emotional challenges to participate effectively in academic and social activities in school. Deliver school-based OT interventions and collaborate with teachers and parents to improve functional independence and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct OT assessments (observation, standardized tools) for students referred for fine/gross motor, sensory, and self-care difficulties.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans and goals aligned with IEPs and classroom expectations.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group OT sessions within classroom, pull-out and resource-room settings.
• Advise teachers on classroom adaptations, seating, handwriting, sensory breaks, and environmental modifications.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and IEP reviews; prepare progress reports for school and parents.
• Educate parents on home-based activities and follow-up strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university.
• 3+ years pediatric/school setting experience (UAE/GCC preferred).
• Eligibility or license with DHA / DOH / MOHAP (or willing to obtain).
• Native or fluent Arabic with strong English communication.
• Experience with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and developmental delays is preferred.

Benefits

Contract & Compensation

• Open to full-time, part-time, or revenue-sharing model.
• Competitive package with visa, medical insurance and CPD support (as per client policy).