Occupational Therapist

Polk County Public Schools; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Bartow, FL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapeutic supports to eligible students, helping them access the educational program and curriculum.

The role involves evaluating students, collaborating with the educational team, recommending adaptive equipment, and supporting independence in the classroom; requires completing an accredited OT program and NBCOT certification, plus Florida licensure.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and NBCOT certification.
• Current Florida OT license.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates students and makes educationally relevant recommendations for OT support.
• Collaborates with educational teams to set goals and accommodations.
• Promotes student independence and assists with adaptive equipment needs.
• Maintains documentation of services provided, including insurance/Medicaid claims.

Skills

NBCOT certification

Florida OT license

Bilingual preferred

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Gibbons Street PreK Center, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

Occupational Therapist

Polk County Public Schools Gibbons Street PreK Center, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922276

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title

Occupational Therapist

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to provide therapeutic supports to all eligible students in order to enhance the student's educational program and access their educational environment and curriculum.

Essential Functions of this Job

Evaluates, makes skilled observations, and makes educationally relevant recommendations for each child referred for occupational therapy support. Regular collaboration with other professionals in the formation of goals and/or accommodations to support student access to their education. Promotes student independence in the educational environment. Recommends/fabricates equipment and assistive devices appropriate for the student's needs, Increases the student's educational functioning through the use of adaptive and assistive devices. Facilitates the student's development and enhances learning. Improves the student's motor performance and social-emotional skills. Improves the student's ability to function in the classroom/school setting. Must be able to perform physical tasks as set forth in the Physical Environment section of this document. File and retain all documantation related to all services provided to students including, but not limited to, any insurance or Medicaid claims.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and meeting the certification requirements by theNational Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT). A current Florida Department of Health Occupational Therapy state practice license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of required documentation and procedures. Ability to plan and conduct inservice activities. Ability to collaborate with the educational team to prepare and implement educational plans and accommodations. Ability to collaborate with teachers, school staff and parents regarding the influence of specific deficits on student performance and adaptations to enhance functioning. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires sitting, standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with students, internal and external contacts, and with the public. Requires the use of a reliable vehicle.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires working in educational outdoor environments. Requires sitting, standing and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds with help as needed.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

2 - Teachers Union - C1 - Other Certified

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

SG17.4

FLSA Status

Exempt

Local Code

0427

EEO5

32

Approval Date

12/12/2012

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Student Services > Occupational Therapist

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]