School-Based Speech Language Pathologist - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sunbelt Staffing; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support elementary students in a school near Philadelphia, PA. This full-time, contract role provides consistent hours at a single campus and a collaborative educational team to help students improve motor skills, independence, and participation in daily activities.

You will assess students, document progress, and help integrate therapy goals into classrooms.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania OT license required.
• Experience in school settings, especially with elementary students, is highly valued.
• Strong understanding of IEP processes and documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to tailor therapeutic interventions to diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and consultative OT services to elementary students.
• Assess and document students' functional abilities and progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, special educators, and families to integrate therapy goals into the classroom.
• Contribute to development and implementation of IEPs and participate in team meetings.
• Utilize evidence-based strategies to promote student success and engagement.
• Maintain thorough records and comply with state and district guidelines.
• Conduct services at one convenient school site; no travel between campuses required.

Skills

Active PA OT license

School-based experience

IEP processes knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tailor interventions

Job description

Step into a pivotal role supporting elementary students as an Occupational Therapist in a vibrant school environment located close to Philadelphia, PA. This full-time, contract position covers the remainder of the academic year, offering consistent hours and a manageable caseload at a single campus. As part of a collaborative educational team, you'll help young learners enhance their motor skills, independence, and participation in daily school activities.

Essential Qualifications:

• Active Pennsylvania OT license (required)
• Experience in school-based settings, especially with elementary populations, is highly valued
• Strong understanding of IEP processes and documentation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to tailor therapeutic interventions to diverse student needs

Position Highlights & Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to elementary students
• Assess and document students functional abilities and progress
• Collaborate with teachers, special educators, and families to integrate therapy goals into the classroom
• Contribute to the development and implementation of IEPs and participate in team meetings
• Utilize creative, evidence-based strategies to promote student success and engagement
• Maintain thorough records and comply with state and district guidelines
• Conduct services at one convenient school siteno travel between campuses required

Youll enjoy working alongside engaged educators and support staff within an encouraging and resource-rich setting. The school will conduct virtual panel interviews so you can connect directly with key decision-makers from the comfort of your location.

If youre passionate about empowering students and ready for a rewarding assignment, this is your next opportunity.