School-Based Occupational Therapist: Build Skills & IEP Impact

Austills Rehabilitation Services Inc.; Downingtown (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible school-hours schedule

Job summary

Austill's Educational Therapy Services is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR) to provide school-based therapy across PreK–12 in Downingtown, PA for the 2026-27 school year. This role focuses on fine motor skills, sensory processing, and functional participation in classroom activities.

The ideal candidate will hold a Pennsylvania OT license, have pediatric or school-based experience, and enjoy multidisciplinary collaboration with teachers and support staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist license.
• Experience in pediatric or school-based settings preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students (PreK-12).
• Develop and implement IEP goals and individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and school staff to support student success.
• Complete required documentation including progress notes, data collection, IEP updates and annual reviews.
• Participate in IEP meetings as needed.
• Travel between school locations during the school day (if applicable).

Skills

Pediatric experience

School-based therapy

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

PA OT license

OT degree

Job description

Austill's Educational Therapy Services is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR) to provide school-based therapy across PreK–12 in Downingtown, PA for the 2026-27 school year. This role focuses on fine motor skills, sensory processing, and functional participation in classroom activities.

The ideal candidate will hold a Pennsylvania OT license, have pediatric or school-based experience, and enjoy multidisciplinary collaboration with teachers and support staff.