26/27 Occupational Therapist 7100D 228062

Cumberland-County-Schools; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools in Fayetteville, NC seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide school-based OT services to students. You will conduct evaluations, develop IEP goals, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and the IEP team to support student success.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program, active North Carolina OT license, and pediatric experience is preferred. You may supervise assistants and participate in staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited OT program and hold a current OT license in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations that may include standardized tests, skilled observations, teacher/parent/student interviews, and record reviews.
• Interprets evaluation results and makes recommendations to the IEP team regarding the need for school-based occupational therapy intervention.
• Participates as a member of the IEP team for students on OT caseload and attends IEP meetings.
• Writes school-based occupational therapy goals as part of the IEP.
• Provides direct and/or consultative OT treatment to address and meet OT goals.
• Documents and maintains accurate OT records.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed following guidelines of the NCBOT.
• Provides inservices to teachers and other school-related personnel as needed.
• Contributes to ordering of OT equipment relevant to the educational setting as needed.
• Maintains communication with teachers, parents, and other IEP team members of students on OT caseload.
• Attends Assistive Technology meetings and performs Assistive Technology evaluations as needed.
• Attends OT/PT staff meetings and assists with OT department program planning.
• Fabricates splints and adaptive devices to assist students in their educational environment.
• Provides OT services to homebound CCS students and collaborates with CCS professionals.
• Maintains current NC OT license with 15 hours of CE annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

OT program graduate

Job description

26/27 Occupational Therapist 7100D 228062

Cumberland County Schools 228 Speech/ERC - Fayetteville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5960621
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Occupational Therapist

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a graduate of an accredited OT program and hold a current OT license in North Carolina. Pediatric experience is preferred.

APPLICANT MUST UPLOAD:

• Upload copy of official transcripts with OT Program completed, and copy of NC Board License for OT.
• Resume'

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs evaluations that may include standardized tests, skilled observations, teacher/parent/student interviews, and record reviews. Skills to be evaluated may include fine motor skills, visual-motor skills, visual-perceptual skills, neuromuscular status, sensory processing, and school-related self-help skills.

Interprets evaluation results and make recommendations to the IEP team regarding the need for school-based occupational therapy intervention.

Participates as a member of the IEP team for students on OT caseload as well as students evaluated by OT but not currently on OT caseload. This includes attending IEP meetings for these students.

Writes school-based occupational therapy goals as part of the IEP.

Provides direct and/or consultative OT treatment in order to address and meet OT goals.

Documents and maintains accurate OT records.

Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed following guidelines of the NCBOT.

Provides inservices to teachers and other school-related personnel as needed.

Contributes to ordering of occupational therapy equipment relevant to the educational setting as needed.

Maintains communication with teachers, parents, and other IEP team members of students on OT caseload.

Attends Assistive Technology meetings as needed and assists in performing Assistive Technology evaluations as needed.

Attends OT/PT staff meetings.

Assists with OT department program planning.

Fabricates splints and make adaptive devices as needed to assist students in their educational environment.

Provides occupational therapy services to Cumberland County School students who are homebound as needed. This includes collaborating with the teacher and other CCS professionals who also provide services for these students.

Provides record reviews, evaluations, and treatment as needed for students in the Early-In (3-year-old to 5-year-old) program. The occupational therapist also acts as a member of the IEP team for these students.

Maintains current North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy license that includes attending 15 hours of continuing education courses annually related to the field of occupational therapy.

Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.

Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have finger dexterity and be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.

Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

REV 04/25

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $5,553 to $9,936 Per Month
Job Categories:

Special Education > Occupational Therapist

Contact Information

• Ann Dempster , Lead Occupational Therapist
• 228 Speech/ERC
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]