Occupational Therapist

District Wide; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 54,570 - 120,670; Full time

Job summary

A public school system in Leonardtown is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to support students' occupational needs through direct services and consultative support. The role involves developing and implementing IEP goals and providing training to staff and parents. Applicants must be licensed in Maryland, with preference given to those certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Competitive salary ranges from $54,570 to $120,670 per year with a ten-month employment term.

Qualifications

• Licensure as required by the Maryland Board for Occupational Therapy.
• Preferred certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide lessons addressing occupational needs of students.
• Maintain individual student data for progress measurement.
• Conduct training for staff and parents as required.

Skills

Ability to professionally relate to others

Ability to use technology effectively

Excellent time management skills

Ability to communicate courteously

Education

License from Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist

St. Mary's County Public Schools District Wide - Leonardtown, Maryland

Job ID: 5407421
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 16, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

Application dates: October 16, 2025 to October 15, 2026

Position: Occupational Therapist

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a professional position to meet the individual needs of students through direct service and consultative support to staff and families to support progress in the General Education Curriculum.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Ability to work under pressure
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides cohesive, well-planned lessons and strategies to address occupational needs of students
• Completes logs and compliant submissions for attendance and Medical Assistance
• Maintains individual student data to measure progress on Individual Education Program (IEP/IFSP) goals, objectives, and outcomes
• Develops long- and short-term learning goals and instructional supports
• Conducts team, staff, and parent training when appropriate to student progress
• Diagnoses student fine motor and sensory needs through analysis of test results, observations, and information from parents and teacher consultation
• Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives/IFSP outcomes for students with fine motor and sensory impairments which prevent the student from accessing their general education curriculum
• Develops and trains staff and students on the effective implementation of sensory supports
• Consults with teachers and parents regarding the various aspects of motor and sensory skills development and the impact on achievement
• Serves as a resource person to school personnel in the development and selection of materials to address the needs of students for developmentally appropriate motor skills
• Re-evaluates and updates individual therapy programs
• Maintains accurate data for individual student interventions
• Participates in IEP/IFSP Team Meetings and Pupil Services Team Meetings (PST) for students with motor and sensory impairments
• Submits required and compliant logs and Medical Assistance billings monthly
• Supervises occupational therapy students for short term placements, as needed
• Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA) as determined by DHMH and MSDE guidelines and standards
• Performs other related and nonrelated job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Possess a license as established by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Board of Examiners

Preferred:

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time ten-month position

SALARY GRADE RANGE

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Specialist Career Ladder for ten-month employees

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY

EASMC

EEO Statement

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.

Position Type & Salary

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $54,570 to $120,670 Per Year

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]