School-Based OT — Full-Time Role with Growth & Benefits

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) with match

Professional development reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Collaborative team

Job summary

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics in Texas is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to help students participate and gain independence through school-based therapy. You’ll assess needs, collaborate with educators, and implement or supervise therapy aligned with IEP goals.

This role offers a starting rate of $50.00 per hour, W-2 employment, and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• An active Occupational Therapist license issued by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE).
• Current CPR certification.
• Bilingual skills are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Understand each student’s needs. Conduct occupational therapy assessments to identify strengths, barriers to participation, and needs for related services, providing recommendations to the educational team.
• Make findings meaningful. Explain evaluation results to parents, educators, and district personnel through clear, compassionate communication and practical recommendations.
• Connect therapy to educational goals. Collaborate with the IEP team to develop evidence-based interventions that support functional skills, classroom participation, and access to education.
• Provide individualized services. Deliver direct occupational therapy or supervise appropriately licensed COTAs in implementing therapy plans and IEP goals.
• Use progress to guide decisions. Maintain accurate records, collect and analyze student data, and use findings to adjust interventions and inform ongoing service planning.
• Advocate and collaborate. Participate in ARD meetings, parent conferences, and multidisciplinary discussions to coordinate support and promote progress.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Assessment & clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Active TBOTE license

Current CPR certification

Bilingual skills preferred

Job description

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics in Texas is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to help students participate and gain independence through school-based therapy. You’ll assess needs, collaborate with educators, and implement or supervise therapy aligned with IEP goals.

This role offers a starting rate of $50.00 per hour, W-2 employment, and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development within a supportive team.