Occupational Therapist - Darlington Area

Darlington County School District; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves providing therapy services to children with disabilities, assisting educators in addressing learning problems, and collaborating with the IEP team to enhance students' educational experiences. A valid South Carolina Occupational Therapist Licensure and a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program are required. The position is non-exempt and will be filled until a suitable candidate is found.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Occupational Therapist license from South Carolina.
• Experience working with children with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to meet individual needs of students with disabilities.
• Assist teachers in referring students who may need occupational therapy.
• Work with IEP teams to design educational strategies.

Skills

Current South Carolina Occupational Therapist Licensure

Experience in providing therapy to students with disabilities

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy from Accredited Program

Job description

Overview

Description: Occupational Therapist. 190-day position. Salary: Salary / Work Year TBD by the Board. Available: 2025-2026 School Year.

Qualifications

• Current South Carolina Occupational Therapist Licensure
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from Accredited Program

Note: Negative TB Test results must be on file with Human Resources prior to starting work. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsible To: Director of Exceptional Education

Job Goal: To provide occupational therapy to children with disabilities through direct intervention or through consultation with teachers and staff, as appropriate.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide a program of therapy to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities when occupational therapy is needed for the student to benefit from special education.
• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring students with learning problems, which may require the intervention of occupational therapy.
• Employ reliable assessment procedures, techniques, and standardized tests necessary for thorough and accurate diagnosis of students\' needs and behaviors related to occupational therapy.
• Work with members of the student\'s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to design activities related to achieving success in the educational environment, i.e., in development of fine motor skills, self-help skills, handwriting, visual perception, sensorimotor skills, etc., as related to the school setting and its requirements.
• Provide therapy directly to students in support of academic goals and indirectly through consultation with teachers and staff who are involved in the day-to-day education of the student in the classroom.
• Provide and assist in implementing recommendations for the classroom concerning compensatory strategies, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, curriculum adaptations and modifications, sensory diets, positioning, and safety issues.
• Provide in-service education as well as consultation to teachers, school staff, and parents on topics related to occupational therapy.
• Prepare and maintain thorough, accurate records for individual students receiving therapy, including evaluation reports, IEPs and related paperwork, daily progress notes, summary of progress reports, and Medicaid documentation.
• Participate in a program of staff development activities in order to promote own professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline:

• Classified Employment Application
• Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application)
• Résumé
• Copy of qualifying credentials (copy of Degree/Transcript AND OT License)

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a “Request to Interview for Transfer” form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.