Occupational Therapist

Buncombe County Schools; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Schools is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join the Special Services Department in Asheville, North Carolina. This permanent, full-time role focuses on delivering occupational therapy services to students ages 3–21 in educational settings, addressing sensory, motor, postural, or emotional development to improve daily functioning and participation.

The OT will collaborate with educators and families to support individualized education programs and ensure services

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) in North Carolina is required.
• Graduation from an accredited OT program.
• NBCOT certification exam must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to students ages 3–21 to support educational goals.
• Address sensory, motor, postural or emotional development and self-help skills to improve functional abilities.
• Collaborate with school staff to integrate OT into the IEP as needed.

Education

NC-licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Job description

Job Description

Percent Employed: 100%

Months of Employment: 10

Position Type: Permanent

Level of Benefits: Full-time benefits

Pay Range: Occupational Therapist Salary Schedule + [8.5% - 16% local supplement]

Position Purpose: Occupational Therapy is a service provided by a licensed Occupational Therapist to address the functional needs of an individual as they relate to sensory, motor, postural or emotional development, adaptive behavior and play, and the performance of self-help skills. These services are designed to improve, restore or maintain the individual's functional ability to perform tasks in educational settings. In an educational setting, occupational therapy services are provided to enable identified special education students ages 3-21 to benefit from special education or regular education in the least restrictive environment.

Minimum Degree Level: Be a currently licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) in the state of North Carolina. Requirements for licensure include: 1. Graduation from an accredited educational program;2. Satisfactory completion of 6-9 months of supervised clinical fieldwork;3. Successful completion of the National Certification Examination administered by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board

Occupational Therapist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5847611

Application Deadline: Nov 05, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Re-Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:02 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Occupational Therapist

Contact Information

• Brian Propst , HR Director
• 175 Bingham Road
• Asheville, North Carolina 28806
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]