Occupational Therapist - Hartsville Area

Darlington County School District; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Hartsville Area to provide services for children with disabilities. You will deliver direct therapy while collaborating with teachers and staff to ensure academic success.

The role requires a current South Carolina license and a degree in Occupational Therapy. Position responsibilities include developing individualized therapy programs and maintaining detailed records for student progress.

Qualifications

• Valid South Carolina occupational therapist license is required.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy that meets individual needs of students with disabilities.
• Design activities with the IEP team to support educational success.
• Maintain thorough records for each student receiving therapy.

Skills

Current South Carolina Occupational Therapist Licensure

Ability to assess and design therapy programs

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy from Accredited Program

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Hartsville Area JobID: 4841

• Position Type: Student Support/ Occupational Therapist
• Date Posted: 2/14/2026
• Location: Darlington County Schools
• Date Available: 2026-2027

Description

Occupational Therapist – 190‑day position. Salary: Salary / Work Year TBD by the Board.

Qualifications

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

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

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Responsible To

Director of Exceptional Education

Job Goal

To provide occupational therapy to children with disabilities through direct intervention or consultation with teachers and staff.

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 who may require occupational therapy intervention.
• 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 IEP team to design activities related to achieving success in the educational environment, including fine motor skills, self‑help skills, handwriting, visual perception, sensorimotor skills, and related school requirements.
• Provide therapy directly to students in support of academic goals and indirectly through consultation with teachers and staff involved in daily student education.
• 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 and consultation to teachers, school staff, and parents on occupational therapy topics.
• Prepare and maintain thorough, accurate records for individual students receiving therapy, including evaluation reports, IEPs, related paperwork, daily progress notes, summary of progress reports, and Medicaid documentation.
• Participate in a program of staff development activities to promote personal professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.