School-Based Occupational Therapist: Collaborative, Impactful

Thrive Therapies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Longevity Structure

CEU Stipend

Performance Bonus

Full benefits (health/dental/vision)

Job summary

Thrive Therapies is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist to support K–12 students with physical, developmental, sensory, and learning challenges. You will design interventions targeting fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care routines, and classroom accommodations to boost engagement and independence.

The role offers school-year aligned compensation with robust benefits, including a 10-month pay structure, a sign-on bonus, and ongoing professional development through Thrive’s

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from ACOTE-accredited program.
• NBCOT certification (OTR) required; Occupational Therapy License in assigned state.
• Valid, unrestricted state licensure/certification as an Occupational Therapist.
• Proof of immunization status and background check clearance per school district requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations including fine and gross motor assessment, sensory processing screening, self-care functional capacity, and learning readiness.
• Develop and implement individualized IEP goals focused on school function: handwriting, self-feeding, self-care routines, classroom participation, and independence.
• Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services including fine motor skill development, sensory integration activities, and environmental modifications.
• Design classroom-wide and school-wide sensory breaks, movement activities, and accommodations to support learning and self-regulation.
• Collaborate with special education, physical therapists, and classroom teachers on positioning, adaptive equipment, and accessibility solutions.
• Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and learning environment modifications.
• Participate in IEP/ARD meetings and contribute to transition planning for secondary students.

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification (OTR)

Unrestricted state licensure/certification as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

Thrive Therapies is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist to support K–12 students with physical, developmental, sensory, and learning challenges. You will design interventions targeting fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care routines, and classroom accommodations to boost engagement and independence.

The role offers school-year aligned compensation with robust benefits, including a 10-month pay structure, a sign-on bonus, and ongoing professional development through Thrive’s