School-Based Occupational Therapist

Polk County Schools - NC; Columbus (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Schools - NC is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide school-based OT services to students ages 3-21, focusing on sensory, motor, and self-help skill development in the academic setting. You will collaborate with teachers and families to support participation and learning outcomes.

Responsibilities include planning and evaluating educational goals, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and adapting environments and equipment to promote functional performance

Qualifications

• Be a currently licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) in North Carolina.
• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Successful completion of the National Certification Examination administered by NBCOT.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a referral process.
• Screen, evaluate and reevaluate referred students using standardized and non-standardized tools.
• Document and interpret screening and evaluation results.
• Develop and implement IEPs to improve functional abilities in school settings.
• Coordinate OT programs with educational plans and other disciplines.
• Adapt environments to support student participation.
• Instruct on safe use and care of adaptive equipment.
• Select and fabricate assistive devices to promote development.
• Teach and supervise OT management programs for students.
• Supervise OT fieldwork students and OT assistants.
• Coordinate Assistive Technology evaluations and recommendations.

Skills

Licensed OT (NC)

IEP planning

Student assessment

Education

Accredited OT program

NBCOT exam completion

Job description

Polk County Schools - NC is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide school-based OT services to students ages 3-21, focusing on sensory, motor, and self-help skill development in the academic setting. You will collaborate with teachers and families to support participation and learning outcomes.

Responsibilities include planning and evaluating educational goals, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and adapting environments and equipment to promote functional performance