Occupational Therapist

Carolina School Services, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina School Services, LLC is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our educational team. You will assess students, develop therapy plans, and implement interventions to enhance motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living tasks within school routines.

You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to support IEP goals, document progress, and ensure compliance with special education requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience in pediatric therapy, preferably in schools
• Strong ability to use standardized tests and assessments
• Excellent communication and collaboration with staff and families
• Ability to design and implement individualized therapy plans
• Knowledge of IEP processes and related legal requirements
• Comfort maintaining detailed student records
• Creative and flexible in adapting activities to diverse learners

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students' functional abilities using standardized tests, observations, and interviews.
• Develop comprehensive reports highlighting strengths, barriers, and therapy needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support IEP development and revisions.
• Design and implement individualized therapy plans to enhance motor, sensory, cognitive, and daily living skills.
• Provide direct therapy sessions, individually and in groups.
• Adapt classroom activities to boost student participation and accessibility.
• Collaborate with teachers, aides, and parents to integrate therapy strategies into classroom routines.
• Recommend environmental modifications to enhance accessibility for all students.
• Train school staff on strategies to promote functional independence.
• Maintain detailed progress notes and therapy outcomes.

Skills

Pediatric occupational therapy

Collaboration with educators and/ or-?

Communication skills

Documentation and records maintenance

Flexibility and creativity

IEP processes knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team! The successful candidate will play an essential role in assessing, developing, and implementing innovative therapy plans that will enhance our students' functional abilities and support their active participation in school activities. This role is all about collaboration with educators and parents to ensure our students thrive in both academic and social environments. While primarily focused on supervision and evaluation, there will be occasional opportunities for hands‑on treatment, making this a truly rewarding position!

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students' functional abilities using standardized tests, observations, and interviews.
• Develop comprehensive reports that highlight strengths, barriers, and therapy needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to help create or revise Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Design and implement individualized therapy plans to enhance fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, visual perceptual and cognitive skills, as well as self‑care and daily living skills.
• Provide engaging direct therapy sessions, both individual and group.
• Adapt classroom activities and materials to boost student participation.
• Collaborate with teachers, aides, and parents to seamlessly integrate therapy strategies into the classroom environment.
• Recommend modifications to the school environment to enhance accessibility for all students.
• Train school staff on effective techniques to support students' functional independence.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of student progress and therapy outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with IEP goals and legal requirements.
• Contribute to annual IEP reviews and triennial re‑evaluations with enthusiasm!

Required Skills

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Proven experience in pediatric occupational therapy, preferably in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of standardized testing and assessment tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to create and implement therapy plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Knowledge of IEP processes and legal requirements related to special education.
• Competency in documenting and maintaining detailed records.
• Flexibility and creativity in adapting to diverse learning environments.