School-Based OT: Impactful Therapy & Collaboration

Union Intermediate; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sampson County Schools Union Intermediate in Clinton, North Carolina is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its student services team. The role involves developing, implementing and coordinating an OT program to screen, evaluate and treat exceptional students.

The therapist collaborates with the Director of Exceptional Children, participates in IEP meetings, designs adaptive equipment, and trains staff and families to support living skills and dexterity.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year accredited program.
• Two years of experience or a master’s degree in PT.
• NC OT license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students through functional and behavioral assessments.
• Provide direct therapy to develop living skills.
• Participate in IEP meetings to develop plans.
• Design or modify equipment for individual needs.
• Instruct staff and families in the program.
• Coordinate school-wide OT program development.
• Maintain equipment and materials records.
• Maintain records per state guidelines.

Skills

OT theory

Child development

Equipment design

Therapy administration

Assessment skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor of OT

Master’s in PT

Job description

Sampson County Schools Union Intermediate in Clinton, North Carolina is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its student services team. The role involves developing, implementing and coordinating an OT program to screen, evaluate and treat exceptional students.

The therapist collaborates with the Director of Exceptional Children, participates in IEP meetings, designs adaptive equipment, and trains staff and families to support living skills and dexterity.