Occupational Therapist School Setting in Albuquerque, NM

Blazerjobs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BlazerJobs, Inc. seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist for a school-based contract across Albuquerque campuses. The role runs November 1 through May 27, 2027, at 32.5 hours weekly, onsite across multiple sites, providing support to students from early childhood through young adulthood.

Caseloads vary as staff rotate, offering diverse experiences and opportunities to impact academic and functional performance. Ideal candidates are adaptable, communicative, and dedicated to student growth.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapy license required.
• Experience in school settings or with pediatric populations preferred.
• Adaptable and comfortable moving between campuses and student needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration with educational teams and families.
• Compassion for supporting children and young adults with varied disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess students to determine OT interventions.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized therapy plans.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and professionals to foster student progress.
• Maintain thorough documentation of services, progress, and communications.
• Adjust caseload and school site assignments based on staffing needs during the contract.

Skills

Active OT license

School-setting experience

Campus-to-campus adaptability

Strong communication & collaboration

Compassion for diverse disabilities

Education

OT degree (Master's or Doctorate)

Job description

Step into a dynamic, school-based contract opportunity for a licensed Occupational Therapist, supporting diverse students ranging from early childhood through young adulthood. This onsite role runs from November 1st through May 27th, 2027, with a consistent schedule of 32.5 hours per week, providing the chance to make a lasting impact across multiple campuses in the Albuquerque area.

Youll work with students aged 3 to 22 with a variety of disabilities, adjusting your caseload as needed while other OTs transition in and out of leave. This means no two weeks will look exactly the sameenabling you to broaden your experience and sharpen your skills while helping students reach their fullest potential in academic and functional performance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Occupational Therapy license required
• Previous experience in school settings or with pediatric populations preferred
• Adaptable and comfortable moving between different campuses and student needs
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with educational teams and families
• Compassion for supporting children and young adults with varied disabilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and assess students to determine appropriate OT interventions
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized therapy plans
• Collaborate with educators, families, and other professionals to foster student progress
• Maintain thorough documentation of services, progress, and communications
• Adjust caseload and school site assignments based on staffing needs throughout the contract

This contract offers six months of meaningful, hands-on experience in a supportive, collaborative school environment. Youll encounter a wide range of needs and settingsideal for a motivated OT seeking both professional growth and the satisfaction of positively influencing student development.