School-Based Occupational Therapist - Impact Student Growth

TrulyHired; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide school-based therapy for students with disabilities. The position is a 190-day assignment aligned to the school calendar, with direct intervention and consultation as needed.

The role requires SC licensure, a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program, and collaboration with the IEP team to support academic goals. Employment terms are determined by the Board, with non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Current South Carolina Occupational Therapist Licensure.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from Accredited Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide a program of therapy to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities when occupational therapy is needed for the student to benefit from special education.
• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring students with learning problems, which may require the intervention of occupational therapy.
• Employ reliable assessment procedures, techniques, and standardized tests necessary for thorough and accurate diagnosis of students' needs and behaviors related to occupational therapy.
• Work with members of the student's IEP team to design activities related to achieving success in the educational environment, i.e., development of fine motor skills, self-help skills, handwriting, visual perception, sensorimotor skills, etc., as related to the school setting and its requirements.
• Provide therapy directly to students in support of academic goals and indirectly through consultation with teachers and staff who are involved in the day-to-day education of the student in the classroom.
• Provide and assist in implementing recommendations for the classroom concerning compensatory strategies, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, curriculum adaptations and modifications, sensory diets, positioning, and safety issues.
• Provide in-service education as well as consultation to teachers, school staff, and parents on topics related to occupational therapy.
• Prepare and maintain thorough, accurate records for individual students receiving therapy, including evaluation reports, IEP's and related paperwork, daily progress notes, summary of progress reports, and Medicaid documentation.
• Participate in a program of staff development activities in order to promote own professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy from Accredited Program

Current South Carolina Occupational Therapist Licensure

Job description

TrulyHired is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide school-based therapy for students with disabilities. The position is a 190-day assignment aligned to the school calendar, with direct intervention and consultation as needed.

The role requires SC licensure, a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program, and collaboration with the IEP team to support academic goals. Employment terms are determined by the Board, with non-exempt status.