School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Sunbelt Staffing; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Insurance options

401(k) plan

Licensing assistance

Professional development

Recruiter support

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a dedicated occupational therapist for a full-time school-based contract. You will support students in building functional abilities to participate confidently in the educational setting.

Responsibilities include evaluating student needs, creating individualized intervention plans aligned with educational goals, delivering services in various settings, and collaborating with teachers, families, and the IEP team to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Pediatric OT knowledge and developmental needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to turn clinical recommendations into classroom strategies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students' occupational performance and determine therapy needs.
• Create and implement individualized intervention plans linked to educational goals.
• Provide OT services in individual, small-group, or classroom settings.
• Address fine and gross motor, sensory, visual-motor and functional skills as needed.
• Consult with classroom staff on accommodations and strategies.
• Recommend adaptive tools or environmental modifications when beneficial.
• Track progress and modify interventions based on data.
• Complete evaluations, progress reports, and required records.
• Attend IEP meetings and collaborate with the support team.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification

Job description

Position Summary

Sunbelt Staffing is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join a school district in the Columbia, South Carolina area. This full-time contract position focuses on helping students improve the functional abilities they need to engage confidently in their educational environment. The therapist will collaborate with teachers, families, and other specialists to develop practical strategies that promote independence and student participation.

Your Role

• Evaluate students' occupational performance and determine appropriate therapy needs
• Create and implement individualized intervention plans connected to educational goals
• Provide occupational therapy services in individual, small-group, or classroom settings
• Address fine motor, gross motor, sensory, visual-motor, and functional skills as appropriate
• Consult with classroom staff regarding accommodations and therapeutic strategies
• Recommend adaptive tools or environmental modifications when beneficial
• Track student progress and modify interventions based on collected data
• Complete evaluations, progress reports, treatment documentation, and other required records
• Attend IEP meetings and collaborate with the student\'s educational support team

What You Bring

• Strong understanding of pediatric occupational therapy and developmental needs
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate clinical recommendations into practical classroom strategies
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Comfortable managing responsibilities independently while collaborating with a larger team
• Compassionate, patient, and student-focused approach

Required Credentials

• Current South Carolina Occupational Therapist license
• NBCOT certification
• Eligibility for applicable South Carolina school-based credentials
• Ability to meet district-specific onboarding and background requirements

Education

• Master\'s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• Completion of required clinical training and professional certification

Professional Experience

• Pediatric experience is preferred
• Previous school-based OT experience is beneficial but not mandatory
• Familiarity with IEPs, accommodations, and multidisciplinary teams is a plus
• Newly licensed Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply

Sunbelt Staffing Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Assistance with licensing and credentialing
• Professional development resources
• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment