Occupational Therapist - Darlington Area

Darlington County School District; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive educational environment

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the 2025-2026 School Year. This role involves providing therapy to students with disabilities and consulting with staff to support their educational progress.

Applicants must hold current South Carolina licensure in Occupational Therapy and have a relevant degree. The position is set for 190 workdays per year, with salary determined by the Board.

Qualifications

• Must have current occupational therapist licensure in South Carolina.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored occupational therapy to students with disabilities.
• Assist teachers in observing students needing occupational therapy.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate student needs for therapy.

Skills

Current South Carolina Occupational Therapist Licensure

Ability to assess individual needs

Consultation skills for teachers and staff

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy from Accredited Program

Job description

Description: Occupational Therapist 190-day position Salary: Salary / Work Year TBD by the Board

Available: 2025-2026 School Year

Qualifications

• Current South Carolina Occupational Therapist Licensure
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from Accredited Program

Note: Negative TB Test results must be on file with Human Resources prior to starting work

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsible To: Director of Exceptional Education

Job Goal: To provide occupational therapy to children with disabilities through direct intervention or through consultation with teachers and staff, as appropriate.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a program of therapy to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities when occupational therapy is needed for the student to benefit from special education.
• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring students with learning problems, which may require the intervention of occupational therapy.
• Employ reliable assessment procedures, techniques, and standardized tests necessary for thorough and accurate diagnosis of students' needs and behaviors related to occupational therapy.
• Work with members of the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to design activities related to achieving success in the educational environment, i.e., in development of fine motor skills, self-help skills, handwriting, visual perception, sensorimotor skills, etc., as related to the school setting and its requirements.
• Provide therapy directly to students in support of academic goals and indirectly through consultation with teachers and staff who are involved in the day-to-day education of the student in the classroom.
• Provide and assist in implementing recommendations for the classroom concerning compensatory strategies, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, curriculum adaptations and modifications, sensory diets, positioning, and safety issues.
• Provide in-service education as well as consultation to teachers, school staff, and parents on topics related to occupational therapy.
• Prepare and maintain thorough, accurate records for individual students receiving therapy, including evaluation reports, IEP's and related paperwork, daily progress notes, summary of progress reports, and Medicaid documentation.
• Participate in a program of staff development activities in order to promote own professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.