Impactful School OT — Local Contract in Waldorf, MD

Cross Country Education; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous benefits

35-hour workweek with paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist to support students in Waldorf, Maryland. This 41-week position is full-time (40 hours per week) with an 8-hour shift, embedded in the school system to provide therapy, participate in IEP/IFSP processes, and collaborate with teachers and families to enhance student independence and participation.

Qualified candidates will hold a MOT or equivalent, a Maryland OT license, and experience in school-based OT, including

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT) or equivalent.
• Current Maryland Occupational Therapy License.
• Experience with school-based occupational therapy, including assessments, IEP development, multidisciplinary collaboration, family consultation, and Medicaid documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate elementary students using formal and informal occupational therapy assessments to identify needs related to fine motor development, sensory processing, self-help skills, functional mobility, and activities of daily living.
• Develop and implement individualized OT goals and services through the IEP/IFSP process, including determining appropriate therapy frequency, intensity, accommodations, and equipment needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, related-service providers, and school teams to support student participation, independence, and access to the educational environment.
• Document evaluations, therapy progress, student data, and Medicaid billing while maintaining required records and meeting applicable service timelines.

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist to support students in Waldorf, Maryland. This 41-week position is full-time (40 hours per week) with an 8-hour shift, embedded in the school system to provide therapy, participate in IEP/IFSP processes, and collaborate with teachers and families to enhance student independence and participation.

Qualified candidates will hold a MOT or equivalent, a Maryland OT license, and experience in school-based OT, including