New School-Base Opening Occupational Therapist near Orlando, FL

BlazerJobs; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Vision

Paid every Friday

Job summary

BlazerJobs is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Sanford, FL to join our school district team. The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week), onsite, with a pay range of $30–$40+ per hour, and Monday–Friday workdays.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, an active Florida OT license, and has at least 1 year of OT experience. The role involves working with Elementary to High School students and supervising COTAs in accordance with their level of skill.

Qualifications

• Requires a Masters level degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Active Florida OT License.
• 1+ year of Occupational Therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' fine motor skills, sensory processing, coordination, self-care abilities, and school environment interaction.
• Create and implement personalized therapy plans to improve handwriting, motor planning, sensory regulation, attention, and self-help tasks.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) in accordance with their skill level.
• Provide functional supervision to coworkers in areas of expertise and experience.
• Onsite therapy services only.

Skills

Active Florida OT License

1+ year OT experience

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, active Occupational Therapist license and 1+ year of Occupational Therapy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Occupational Therapist

Make a meaningful difference! Our district is currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our team. We’re looking for educators eager to create a supportive and engaging learning environment for students. Explore the details below to see if this rewarding opportunity is the right fit for your skills and aspirations.

Location:

Sanford, FL

• Pay: $30-$40+an hour (experience will factor)
• Full Time 37.5 hours per week
• Monday Friday

Caseload

• Duration: 9/29/2025 5/27/2026
• Elementary, Middle, or High School students
• Assessment: Evaluate students fine motor skills, sensory processing, coordination, self-care abilities (like handwriting, dressing, or using utensils), and how they interact with their school environment.
• Intervention: Create and implement personalized therapy plans to improve skills such as handwriting, cutting with scissors, motor planning, sensory regulation, attention, and self-help tasks.
• Provides supervision Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) in accordance with the COTAs level of skill and role performance
• Provides functional supervision to co-workers in areas of expertise and experience
• Onsite ONLY

Benefits we offer/Required Credentials/Non-Negotiables:

• Requires a Masters level degree in Occupational Therapy
• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Must hold an active FloridaOT License
• Paid every Friday
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)