Occupational Therapist School Setting in Katy, TX

Soliant; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Soliant is seeking a full-time school-based Occupational Therapist to support students ages 3–21 across a cluster of 6–7 schools in the southwest Houston area. The role is based at the district office with a consistent 37.5-hour week and travel between sites to build caseload continuity.

Requirements include an active Texas OT license, school-based experience, and readiness for ARDS, SHARES/Onward software use, and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Active Texas OT license.
• School-based or pediatric OT experience preferred.
• Texas state background check and fingerprinting required.
• Experience conducting evaluations and ARDS meetings.
• Familiarity with SHARES or Onward software, or willingness to learn.
• Strong time management and independent working ability.
• Candidates must not be former employees of this district or have been terminated from any school district.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of ~70 students; ~30–40 receive direct therapy (not weekly for all).
• Coordinate/perform OT assessments for students from preschool to young adult.
• Participate in ARDS and collaborate with educators and families to ensure IEP effectiveness.
• Maintain detailed records using district software and Excel logs.
• Provide treatment as lead OT with no COTA support.
• Travel between assigned schools within a dedicated geographic area.

Skills

Time management

Independent work

Documentation

IEP collaboration

Tools

SHARES

Onward software

Job description

Job Description

Step into a full-time contract role impacting students across the southwest Houston area as a dedicated school-based Occupational Therapist. In this position, you'll be essential in supporting the diverse needs of children and young adults (ages 3–21), working across a cluster of 6–7 schools within a manageable, zone-based area—all with the convenience of using the district office as your home base. Your schedule runs a consistent 37.5 hours per week, allowing you to develop a strong presence and continuity with your caseload.

Key Qualifications:

• Active Texas OT license
• Prior school-based or pediatric OT experience highly preferred (advanced COTAs with extensive experience may be considered)
• Must complete Texas state background check and fingerprinting
• Experience conducting evaluations and participating in ARDS meetings
• Strong documentation skills; familiarity with SHARES and Onward software, or willingness to learn
• Excellent time management and independent working ability
• Candidates must not be former employees of this district nor have been terminated from any school district

You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Managing a caseload targeting ~70 students, with approximately 30–40 students receiving direct therapy services (not weekly for all; varies from weekly to every few weeks)
• Coordinating and conducting occupational therapy assessments for students with an age span from preschool to young adult
• Participating in ARDS and collaborating closely with educators and families to ensure effective IEP implementation
• Maintaining detailed records using district-required software and Excel logs
• Providing treatment as the lead OT, as no COTA support is available
• Traveling between assigned schools within a dedicated geographic area

Bring your passion for helping students reach their fullest potential to this rewarding full-time opportunity.

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