School-Based Occupational Therapist: Motor & Sensory Support

St.-Mary; Leonardtown (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's County Public Schools seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide direct services and consult with staff and families, supporting progress in the General Education Curriculum across multiple locations in Leonardtown, MD.

The role involves developing long- and short-term goals, maintaining student data, supervising OT students and COTAs, and collaborating with the Supervisor of Special Education to implement sensory and fine-motor interventions for students with IEP/IFSP goals.

Qualifications

• Must hold Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy license.
• Preferred NBCOT certification.
• Experience supporting students with motor and sensory needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides cohesive, well-planned OT lessons and strategies addressing student needs.
• Maintains logs and submits attendance/Medical Assistance documentation.
• Tracks progress toward IEP/IFSP goals and outcomes with data.
• Develops long- and short-term goals and instructional supports.
• Train staff/parents on student progress and sensory strategies when appropriate.
• Supervises OT students and COTA, per DHMH/MSDE guidelines.

Skills

OT license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Maryland OT licensure

Job description

St. Mary's County Public Schools seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide direct services and consult with staff and families, supporting progress in the General Education Curriculum across multiple locations in Leonardtown, MD.

The role involves developing long- and short-term goals, maintaining student data, supervising OT students and COTAs, and collaborating with the Supervisor of Special Education to implement sensory and fine-motor interventions for students with IEP/IFSP goals.