Pediatric Occupational Therapist – School-Based (TX Licensed)

Garland Independent School District; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Garland Independent School District is seeking a licensed occupational therapist to support students in a school setting. The role emphasizes assessment, collaboration with teachers, and contributing to student success in fine motor, sensory processing, and handwriting skills.

Required is a Master’s degree in occupational therapy and a valid Texas OT license. Preference given to candidates with school-based or pediatric fieldwork experience and prior OT practice in clinical or school contexts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy or related program.
• Valid Texas license as an occupational therapist (TBOTE).
• Minimum of one year of experience as an occupational therapist (preferred).
• Some school-based or clinical pediatric OT experience or OT fieldwork in a school setting (preferred).
• Experience with pediatric assessment used to evaluate fine motor, visual perception, visual motor, self-help, handwriting, and sensory processing (preferred).

Skills

Texas OT license

Education

Master’s degree in occupational therapy or related program

Job description

Garland Independent School District is seeking a licensed occupational therapist to support students in a school setting. The role emphasizes assessment, collaboration with teachers, and contributing to student success in fine motor, sensory processing, and handwriting skills.

Required is a Master’s degree in occupational therapy and a valid Texas OT license. Preference given to candidates with school-based or pediatric fieldwork experience and prior OT practice in clinical or school contexts.