School Occupational Therapist - $42-43 per hour

Cross Country Education; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Pembroke Pines, Florida. This role focuses on elementary students, collaborating with teachers and families to promote independence and academic success.

The position offers a part-time schedule with steady weekly pay and benefits, and requires MOT/MSOT and an active Florida OT license. 41 weeks in duration with 40 hours per week, on-site in Pembroke Pines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT/MSOT).
• Active Florida Occupational Therapist (OT) License.
• Experience providing occupational therapy services to children or in a school-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized occupational therapy services to elementary students, supporting fine motor, sensory, functional, and school-related skills.
• Evaluate student needs and develop targeted therapy goals and interventions aligned with each student's educational and developmental needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and school-based teams to promote student participation, independence, and success in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate therapy documentation and monitor student progress throughout the school year.

Skills

School-based OT experience

Child assessment

Collaboration with educators

Education

MOT/MSOT degree

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

Specialty

Occupational Therapist

Discipline

Therapy

Duration

41 weeks

Hours per week

40 hours per week

Shift

8 hours

Employment Type

Local Contract

Make a difference where it matters most—helping children learn, grow, and succeed! Join Cross Country Education as a part-time Occupational Therapist in Pembroke Pines, FL, where you’ll provide individualized support to elementary students and help them build the skills they need to thrive academically and functionally.

Position Overview

• Provide individualized occupational therapy services to elementary students, supporting fine motor, sensory, functional, and school-related skills.
• Evaluate student needs and develop targeted therapy goals and interventions aligned with each student's educational and developmental needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and school-based teams to promote student participation, independence, and success in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate therapy documentation and monitor student progress throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT/MSOT)
• Active Florida Occupational Therapist (OT) License
• Experience providing occupational therapy services to children or in a school-based setting required

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $42.20 - $43.00 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as an Occupational Therapist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent part-time schedule of approximately 5.5 hours per week, along with paid sick leave.

Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education:

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution. We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.