Occupational Therapist - Darlington Area

Darlington County School District; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the 2025-2026 school year. This position requires providing therapy to students with disabilities, guiding teachers in assessments, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will hold current licensure in South Carolina with a degree from an accredited program.

The role also includes participation in IEP teams to help achieve educational success. This is a 190-day position, with salary to be determined by the Board. Note: TB test results must be provided before employment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in South Carolina.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to meet individual needs of students with disabilities.
• Assist teachers in observing and referring students needing therapy.
• Conduct assessments for diagnosis of students' needs.

Skills

Current South Carolina Occupational Therapist Licensure

Degree in Occupational Therapy from Accredited Program

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Darlington Area JobID: 4556

• Position Type: Student Support/ Occupational Therapist


• Date Posted: 5/6/2025


• Location: Darlington County Schools


• Date Available: 2025-2026

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

A 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.