School-Based Occupational Therapist: Impactful & Student-Focused

Temporary Staffing Professionals; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Temporary Staffing Professionals is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support students in a school setting in Hampton County, SC. The OT will work directly with students, building meaningful relationships and helping develop fine motor, sensory, self-care, and classroom participation skills.

The role involves evaluations, goal setting, progress monitoring, and collaboration with teachers, families, and other professionals.

Qualifications

• Active South Carolina OT license/credential
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
• Experience with children or adolescents preferred
• School-based or special education experience is a plus
• Knowledge of pediatric occupational therapy, sensory processing, and developmental needs
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and documentation skills
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to helping students succeed
• Ability to meet all applicable school, licensing, and employment requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy 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 skills
• Monitor and document student progress toward goals
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, and related service providers
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to student programming and goals
• Recommend strategies, accommodations, and adaptive equipment to support student success
• Maintain student confidentiality and follow school and policy requirements

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Documentation

Compassionate demeanor

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

SC license/credential to practice

Job description

Temporary Staffing Professionals is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support students in a school setting in Hampton County, SC. The OT will work directly with students, building meaningful relationships and helping develop fine motor, sensory, self-care, and classroom participation skills.

The role involves evaluations, goal setting, progress monitoring, and collaboration with teachers, families, and other professionals.