School-Based Occupational Therapist: Build Skills & Confidence

Temporary Staffing Professionals; High Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TSP Ed Co is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our school-based team in High Ridge, MO. You will support students in developing fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills to enhance classroom participation and success.

Ideal candidates will have an MO OT license, a relevant OT degree, and experience with children in school or special education settings. This role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, families, and other service providers.

Qualifications

• Active MO OT license/credential required.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience with children or adolescents preferred.
• School-based/special education experience a plus.
• Knowledge of pediatric OT, sensory processing, and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to students individually and in small groups.
• Conduct evaluations and assessments to identify OT needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment goals and interventions.
• Support fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, and visual-motor skills.
• Help students develop functional self-care and classroom participation.
• Monitor and document progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and other service providers.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to programming.
• Recommend strategies, accommodations, and adaptive equipment.
• Maintain student confidentiality and follow school policies.

Skills

OT license MO

OT degree (MS/PhD)

Experience with children

School-based experience

Pediatric OT knowledge

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Compliance with school/licensing

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

TSP Ed Co is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our school-based team in High Ridge, MO. You will support students in developing fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills to enhance classroom participation and success.

Ideal candidates will have an MO OT license, a relevant OT degree, and experience with children in school or special education settings. This role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, families, and other service providers.