Occupational Therapist School Setting - Norristown, PA

ProCare Therapy; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ProCare Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support preschool students in a Norristown, PA area school. The role emphasizes developing essential life skills through direct and consultative services.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, conduct evaluations, and participate in IEP planning to monitor progress while ensuring documentation complies with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license for Pennsylvania.
• Experience working in school settings, ideally with early childhood or preschool populations.
• Ability to deliver both direct interventions and consultative/indirect support to students.
• Strong assessment and evaluation skills to inform service delivery and eligibility.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, especially when working with multidisciplinary teams such as MDE/IEP groups.
• Knowledge of IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services to support student participation and success in preschool programs.
• Conduct evaluations and re-evaluations, gathering data to determine students' needs for special services.
• Work closely with MDE (Multidisciplinary Evaluation) and IEP (Individualized Education Program) teams to set and revise goals, deliver updates, and ensure that student progress is accurately monitored.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and other school professionals to support inclusion, adaptations, and a positive early education experience.
• Maintain thorough documentation related to assessments, treatment, and student progress in compliance with school and state regulations.

Skills

Assessment skills

Evaluation skills

Communication

Teamwork

IEP knowledge

MDE collaboration

Education

Occupational Therapist license (PA)

Job description

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity supporting young learners as an Occupational Therapist in a school-based setting near Norristown, PA. Make a meaningful difference by helping children ages 3 to 5 years old achieve critical developmental milestones while collaborating with a passionate educational team.

Key Qualifications:

• Valid Occupational Therapist license for Pennsylvania
• Experience working in school settings, ideally with early childhood or preschool populations
• Ability to deliver both direct interventions and consultative/indirect support to students
• Strong assessment and evaluation skills to inform service delivery and eligibility
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, especially when working with multidisciplinary teams such as MDE/IEP groups
• Knowledge of IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services to support student participation and success in preschool programs
• Conduct evaluations and re-evaluations, gathering data to determine students' needs for special services
• Work closely with MDE (Multidisciplinary Evaluation) and IEP (Individualized Education Program) teams to set and revise goals, deliver updates, and ensure that student progress is accurately monitored
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and other school professionals to support inclusion, adaptations, and a positive early education experience
• Maintain thorough documentation related to assessments, treatment, and student progress in compliance with school and state regulations

This position offers an engaging environment where your expertise is valued and your work directly helps children build essential life skills. If you're an enthusiastic OT ready to make an impact in a supportive school community.