Occupational Therapist

Edgewood; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewood in Elizabeth City, NC is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. The role reports to the Director of Exceptional Children and may supervise support personnel.

It is a full-time, 10-month position with responsibilities across evaluation, direct therapy, IEP participation, equipment design, and staff training. The OT will participate in program development, coordinate school-wide services, and assist with budget projections, maintaining records

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year accredited program of occupational therapy and two years of experience
• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• License as an occupational therapist in NC

Responsibilities

• Evaluates students’ abilities through functional and behavioral assessments
• Provides direct therapy to develop and maintain living skills
• Participates in IEP development meetings
• Designs/modifies equipment to meet individual needs
• Instructs and monitors staff and parents in the program

Skills

Occupational therapy

Child development

Team collaboration

Student assessment

Program design

Education

Bachelor of OT

NC OT license

Job description

Occupational Therapist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5970302
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Description of the Occupational Therapist

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools

Reports to: Director of Exceptional Children

Supervises: May supervise other support personnel

Purpose: The Occupational Therapist participates in the development, implementation, and coordination of an occupational therapy program to provide screening, evaluation and treatment of exceptional students. The employee must select, from a wide range of activities, the program activity appropriate for each student.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates students’ abilities through a variety of functional and behavioral assessments and collection of information


• Provides direct therapy through various activities to develop and maintain living skills


• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to develop Individual Education Plans


• Designs and constructs or modifies special equipment to meet individual needs


• Instructs and monitors educational personnel, community agencies and parents in the program to increase strength and dexterity of exceptional students


• Coordinates the development and evaluation of a school-wide occupational therapy program


• Assist with budget projections for program


• Documents needs for equipment and materials


• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with State guidelines and ECPPS policies

Knowledge and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and methods of occupational therapy


• Working knowledge of child development


• Working knowledge of general management practice


• Skill in adapting or designing equipment for individual needs


• Ability to select and administer appropriate assessment and treatment activities


• Ability to plan, administer and coordinate a physical therapy program


• Ability to plan, coordinate and conduct on the job training and continuing education for a variety of individuals


• Ability to stand for an extended period of time


• Must be able to stoop, squat, bend, twist, stretch, turn, lift, and carry


• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing


• Must be courteous and pleasant with students, parents, faculty and staff


• Must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships


• Must be able to motivate students


• Must maintain confidentiality

Training and Experience

• Graduation from a four-year accredited program of occupational therapy and two years of experience or


• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy


• License as an occupational therapist in NC

Salary : Salary Grade 76/MH17

Full-time 10 month employment

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job/position. * In compliance with Federal law, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age and disability.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Renee Tamarelli , Director of Exceptional Children


• Edgewood


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]