Occupational Therapist - K-12

Cross Country Education; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education in Bridgeport, CT is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support K–12 students across one or two school campuses. You will conduct evaluations, develop therapy plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to help students achieve goals.

Qualified candidates hold a MOT or equivalent and a CT OT license, with prior school-based OT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT) or equivalent is required.
• Valid Connecticut OT license is required.
• Experience in a K–12 school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to K–12 students across one or two campuses.
• Conduct evaluations, develop therapy plans, and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with educators, families and multidisciplinary teams to support goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation meeting professional and school-based standards.

Skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT) or equivalent

CT OT license

Job description

Make a difference where it matters most—in the lives of students.

Join Cross Country Education as an Occupational Therapist in Bridgeport, CT, and help K–12 students build the skills, confidence, and independence they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Position Overview

• Provide occupational therapy services to K–12 students across one or two assigned school campuses.
• Conduct evaluations, develop individualized therapy plans, and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student goals and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate documentation while ensuring services meet professional and school-based standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT) or equivalent accredited OT program
• Valid ConnecticutOccupationalTherapist (OT) License
• Experience providing occupational therapy services in a K–12 school setting preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn$46.10 - $58.40 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as an Occupational Therapist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision,and a 401(k) match to supportlong-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a full-time schedulewith 35 hours per week and paid sick leave.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2