Occupational Therapist

Position Information Position Type: Licensed EC/ Occupational Therapist Date Posted: 2/19/2026 Location: Special Services Department Date Available: 03/09/2026 Closing Date: 03/05/2026 Benefits and Compensation Hours per Day : 8 hours Months of Employment : 10 Position Type : Continuing Level of Benefits : Full benefits Pay Range : Occupational Therapist Salary Schedule + 10.5% - 18% local supplement + 1.5% - 4.5% longevity Position Purpose Occupational Therapy is a service provided by a licensed Occupational Therapist to address the functional needs of an individual as they relate to sensory, motor, postural or emotional development, adaptive behavior and play, and the performance of self-help skills. These services are designed to improve, restore or maintain the individual's functional ability to perform tasks in educational settings. In an educational setting, occupational therapy services are provided to enable identified special education students ages 3-21 to benefit from special education or regular education in the least restrictive environment. Minimum Degree Level and Licensure Requirements Be a currently licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) in the state of North Carolina. Requirements for licensure include: Graduation from an accredited educational program; Satisfactory completion of 6-9 months of supervised clinical fieldwork; Successful completion of the National Certification Examination administered by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board; #J-18808-Ljbffr Buncombe County Schools