Occupational Therapist School Setting in Hazlet, NJ

Sunbelt Staffing; Hazlet Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a school-based Occupational Therapist to support first-grade students in two elementary schools. This contract role focuses on life skills, sensory integration, and motor development in small group settings, with flexible, late-morning sessions and an overall part-time schedule.

ASAP through June 18, 2027, the OT will provide direct therapy, coordinate with teachers and families, conduct assessments, and maintain thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Occupational Therapy license is required.
• Experience in school-based or pediatric occupational therapy preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy to first-grade students at two elementary schools.
• Facilitate small group sessions as scheduled (late mornings).
• Collaborate with teachers, staff and families to support student goals and progress.
• Conduct assessments and maintain thorough documentation.
• Attend meetings with the school team as needed.
• Participate in virtual interviews with school administrators.

Skills

NJ OT license

School-based experience

Communication skills

Intervention planning

First-grade focus

Job description

Step into a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students daily lives in a vibrant school community. This contract-based role involves working with elementary-aged children as a school-based Occupational Therapist, focusing on life skills, sensory integration, and motor development in small group settings. The assignment runs from ASAP through June 18, 2027, offering part-time hours approximately 2.2 hours per week ideal for professionals seeking flexibility or supplemental work.

Key Qualifications:

• Active New Jersey Occupational Therapy license required
• Prior experience in school-based or pediatric occupational therapy preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Ability to develop and implement individual and group therapy interventions
• Comfort working with first-grade students in a school environment

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide direct occupational therapy to first-grade students at two elementary schools
• Facilitate small group sessions as scheduled (late mornings, with some flexibility based on your availability)
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support student goals and progress
• Conduct assessments and maintain thorough documentation
• Attend meetings with the school team as needed
• Participate in virtual interviews with school administrators

This is an exceptional chance to apply your skills in an engaging educational setting, influence positive outcomes for young learners, and enjoy the benefits of a consistent, manageable schedule. Sessions are conducted within supportive schools, and you will have autonomy to structure your work within provided timeframes.

Compensation for this position ranges from $36.00 to $75.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.