School-Based OT: Sensory & Fine-Motor Expert

Thrive Therapies; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Therapies in Jackson, TN is seeking a school-based occupational therapist to deliver OT services to K–12 students whose disabilities affect educational access. You will focus on fine motor development, sensory processing, self-care, and classroom participation.

You will collaborate with teachers, SLPs, PTs, and other specialists, develop IEP goals, conduct evaluations, and contribute to RTI/MTSS efforts. The role requires ACOTE-accredited OT degree, NBCOT-OTR, and active state licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• NBCOT certification (OTR) in good standing.
• Active state OT license in good standing, or initiation of licensure transfer prior to start date.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP process, and the educational model of OT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school-based occupational therapy services to K–12 students with disabilities affecting education.
• Develop individualized OT IEP goals targeting handwriting, fine motor, sensory regulation and self-care.
• Provide direct individual and small-group therapy using Ayres Sensory Integration, CO-OP, and sensory diets.
• Design sensory diets, environmental modifications, and adaptive equipment for classroom participation.
• Collaborate with teachers, SLPs, PTs, BCBA, and families on sensory strategies and supports.
• Maintain accurate service logs and progress notes using Thrive’s AI tools.

Skills

NBCOT (OTR)

IDEA & IEP knowledge

Ayres Sensory Integration

Assistive technology awareness

Team collaboration with SLP/PT/BCBAs

Education

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Beery VMI

SIPT

BOT-2

SPM

COPM

Job description

Thrive Therapies in Jackson, TN is seeking a school-based occupational therapist to deliver OT services to K–12 students whose disabilities affect educational access. You will focus on fine motor development, sensory processing, self-care, and classroom participation.

You will collaborate with teachers, SLPs, PTs, and other specialists, develop IEP goals, conduct evaluations, and contribute to RTI/MTSS efforts. The role requires ACOTE-accredited OT degree, NBCOT-OTR, and active state licensure.