School-Based OT Assistant — Help Students Thrive

Young World Physical Education; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colleton County School District Office of Exceptional Learning in Walterboro, SC seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support students with disabilities by delivering therapy, evaluating needs, planning interventions, and collaborating with teachers and families to improve functional outcomes.

You will administer standardized tests, document progress, train staff in adaptive techniques, coordinate equipment, and help arrange transportation while ensuring compliance with district

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s Degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Must possess current SC Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners certification and a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in educational settings is preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates referred students by assessing ROM, strength, tone, sensory, fine motor, self-help, oral-motor and visual-perceptual skills.
• Administers standardized tests as appropriate and records results.
• Communicates evaluation findings to parents and teachers; plans and documents interventions.
• Coordinates with a multidisciplinary team to implement strategies and adaptive equipment.
• Provides OT treatment sessions and trains students in adaptive equipment use.
• Maintains accurate case notes, progress reports and IEP updates.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Tools

CAPTE-accredited program or equivalent

Job description

The Colleton County School District Office of Exceptional Learning in Walterboro, SC seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support students with disabilities by delivering therapy, evaluating needs, planning interventions, and collaborating with teachers and families to improve functional outcomes.

You will administer standardized tests, document progress, train staff in adaptive techniques, coordinate equipment, and help arrange transportation while ensuring compliance with district