Occupational Therapist

Temporary Staffing Professionals; High Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TSP Ed Co is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our school-based team in High Ridge, MO. You will support students in developing fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills to enhance classroom participation and success.

Ideal candidates will have an MO OT license, a relevant OT degree, and experience with children in school or special education settings. This role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, families, and other service providers.

Qualifications

• Active MO OT license/credential required.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience with children or adolescents preferred.
• School-based/special education experience a plus.
• Knowledge of pediatric OT, sensory processing, and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to students individually and in small groups.
• Conduct evaluations and assessments to identify OT needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment goals and interventions.
• Support fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, and visual-motor skills.
• Help students develop functional self-care and classroom participation.
• Monitor and document progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and other service providers.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to programming.
• Recommend strategies, accommodations, and adaptive equipment.
• Maintain student confidentiality and follow school policies.

Skills

OT license MO

OT degree (MS/PhD)

Experience with children

School-based experience

Pediatric OT knowledge

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Compliance with school/licensing

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Make an Impact Where It Matters

TSP Ed Co is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team and support students in a school setting in High Ridge, MO

This is a great opportunity for an OT who enjoys working directly with students, building meaningful relationships, and helping children develop the fine motor, sensory, self-care, and functional skills they need to be successful at school.

What You'll Do

• Providing occupational therapy services to students individually and/or in small groups
• Conducting evaluations and assessments to identify students' occupational therapy needs
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment goals and interventions
• Supporting students with fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, and visual-motor skills
• Helping students develop functional, self-care, and classroom participation skills
• Monitoring and documenting student progress toward individualized goals
• Collaborating with teachers, special education staff, families, and other related service providers
• Participating in IEP meetings and contributing to student programming and goals
• Recommending strategies, accommodations, and adaptive equipment to support student success
• Maintaining student confidentiality and following all school and TSP Ed Co policies

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license/credential appropriate for practice in MO
• Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred
• School-based and/or special education experience is a plus
• Knowledge of pediatric occupational therapy, sensory processing, and developmental needs
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and documentation skills
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to helping students succeed
• Ability to meet all applicable school, licensing, and employment requirements

Why TSP Ed Co?

At TSP Ed Co, we believe the professionals supporting students deserve to feel supported, too. Our team provides ongoing communication, responsive support, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact within the school communities we serve.