Occupational Therapist (School Services) - $48-49 per hour

Cross Country Education; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services School Occupational Therapist for a local contract in Lancaster, South Carolina. The OT will provide services to a K–12 caseload in alignment with IEPs, conduct evaluations, and deliver direct and consultative therapy across multiple school locations.

Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• South Carolina OT license required.
• School-based OT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to a K–12 caseload under IEPs.
• Perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct and consultative therapy.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain documentation and progress reports, and participate in IEP meetings.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

School Services

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Lancaster, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: School Services
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Position Overview

• Provide occupational therapy services to a K–12 student caseload in accordance with students' individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct and consultative therapy services across multiple school locations.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and required service records while participating in IEP meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid South Carolina Occupational Therapist License
• Previous school-based occupational therapy experience preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $48.20 - $49.20 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 support long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Consistent M-F schedule with 37.5 hours per week and paid sick leave.

Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education

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.

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.