School Occupational Therapist | Wilmington, Delaware

Soliant; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Soliant is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join a district-wide program supporting students' growth and well-being. This full-time contract role focuses on direct therapy, collaborative planning, and data-driven progress within schools.

The position involves 35 hours per week onsite, with an assignment through June 2027. Candidates must have an active OT license and be prepared to complete CBC fingerprinting and TB testing as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapy license (please submit with your application)
• Experience working with school-aged children or within educational settings preferred
• Knowledge of educational therapy best practices and relevant documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for team-based support
• Commitment to completing required onboarding steps, including CBC fingerprinting and TB test

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services onsite throughout district schools as assigned
• Assess students’ motor skills, functional abilities, and needs as part of multidisciplinary teams
• Develop, implement, and update individualized therapy plans
• Document student progress in compliance with district and state guidelines
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to promote students’ success
• Participate in required professional development and district training as needed

Skills

Active OT license

School-aged experience

Educational therapy knowledge

Communication & collaboration

Onboarding CBC fingerprinting & TB

Job description

Step into a meaningful, district-wide occupational therapy role supporting students’ growth and well-being. This contract opportunity offers hands-on experience in educational settings, working alongside dedicated professionals to help students throughout the district achieve their potential. Your days will be spent engaging directly with students, providing individualized and group therapy, collaborating with educators, and making a true difference in the academic journey of every child you serve.

What We’re Seeking

• Active Occupational Therapy license (please submit with your application)
• Experience working with school-aged children or within educational settings preferred
• Knowledge of educational therapy best practices and relevant documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for team-based support
• Commitment to completing required onboarding steps, including CBC fingerprinting and TB test

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services onsite throughout district schools as assigned
• Assess students’ motor skills, functional abilities, and needs as part of multidisciplinary teams
• Develop, implement, and update individualized therapy plans
• Document student progress in compliance with district and state guidelines
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to promote students’ success
• Participate in required professional development and district training as needed

This is a full-time contract position with a schedule of 35 hours per week (30-minute unpaid lunch). You’ll play an integral role for the remainder of the school year and beyond, with an assignment running through June 2027.

All contracted staff must complete a district onboarding packet, including a fingerprinting process and protective registry check.

Please note, candidates are responsible for the $85 CBC fingerprinting fee and ensuring all onboarding steps are completed promptly.

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