School-Based Occupational Therapist - Help Students Thrive

Chimes; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision options

Life & disability insurance

Generous PTO

403(b) retirement plan with employer 3

Paid training + tuition assistance

Referral bonuses & recognition

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Chimes School in Maryland is hiring an Occupational Therapist to support students aged 5–21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a MSDE-approved program. You will evaluate students, write OT reports, and develop IEP-aligned goals and intervention plans.

You will provide direct therapy, collaborate with classroom teams, recommend accommodations and assistive technology, document findings, and participate in IEP meetings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Maryland OT license.
• Two years OT experience preferred (school-based a plus).
• Experience with children with multiple disabilities (e.g., autism, IDD) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students (ages 5–21) and write OT reports.
• Create and deliver IEP-aligned OT goals and intervention plans.
• Provide direct therapy and consult with classroom teams to support participation and independence.
• Recommend accommodations, task/environment modifications, and assistive technology as needed.
• Maintain timely documentation and collaborate in IEP meetings and school team planning.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Maryland OT license

Job description

The Chimes School in Maryland is hiring an Occupational Therapist to support students aged 5–21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a MSDE-approved program. You will evaluate students, write OT reports, and develop IEP-aligned goals and intervention plans.

You will provide direct therapy, collaborate with classroom teams, recommend accommodations and assistive technology, document findings, and participate in IEP meetings.