Occupational Therapist (Candidate Pool)

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools is creating a candidate pool for Occupational Therapists for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will provide educational occupational therapy services, collaborate with teachers, and maintain accurate records. Applicants must be eligible for Virginia licensure and hold NBCOT certification, with preferences for dual endorsements in specialized areas.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Virginia licensure and NBCOT registration required.
• Experience in public school occupational therapy program preferred.
• Dual endorsement in ESL or Special Education preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services for identified students.
• Document student progress and collaborate with special education staff.
• Evaluate students to determine appropriate therapy model and service level.

Skills

Collaboration

Occupational Therapy Evaluation

Documentation

Education

Virginia licensure

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Posted to create a candidate pool for the 2025-26 School Year. RESPONSIBILITIES: Function as an itinerant clinician to provide appropriate "educational model" occupational therapy services for identified students. Collaborate with teachers and school staff to provide integrated programs for special education students. Determine through occupational therapy evaluation procedures appropriate model and level of service required for each student. Document student progress with periodic updates. Keep accurate records on caseload including attendance. Willing to work with students preschool-age through 21 years, with a variety of disabilities. Willing to collaborate with regular and special education teachers to provide integrated educational programming. EXPERIENCE: Experience in public school system occupational therapy program or pediatrics preferred. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure. Must be registered nationally as qualified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), or completion of registration upon employment. Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required. CONTACT INFORMATION: To expedite the hiring process, please upload a copy of your teacher license, college transcripts and appropriate test scores to your application which will then be screened to determine your eligibility for employment with Arlington Public Schools. After screening you may be contacted for an interview. Additional information on how to apply or upcoming job fairs will be posted on our APS website ( www.apsva.us/careers-aps/ ). If you would like to apply to this position please follow these steps.

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