School Occupational Therapist | Kansas City, Missouri

Job Description

Job Description

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, active Occupational Therapist license and 1+ year of Occupational Therapy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Enhance your career as a contract Occupational Therapist supporting students in a vibrant educational setting near Kansas City, MO. Step into a meaningful role providing vital OT services during Extended School Year (ESY) programming, working closely with K-12 students across multiple buildings. This position offers the flexibility of part-time hours while making a significant impact during the summer session and the possibility to extend into the upcoming school year.

Key Qualifications:

• Hold a current Missouri Occupational Therapy (OT) license.
• Demonstrated experience in a school-based OT setting and familiarity with working across elementary and secondary grades (K-12).
• Comfortable with significant local travel between multiple school buildings.
• Ability to manage a weekly caseload totaling 600 service minutes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for partnering with educational staff, students, and families.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to K-12 students as part of ESY (June 1–25), Monday through Thursday.
• Travel between multiple education buildings to deliver scheduled therapy sessions.
• Assess, plan, and implement individualized therapy strategies to support each student's educational goals.
• Document student progress and maintain required records in compliance with district and state guidelines.
• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, as needed.
• Potential opportunity to extend coverage for the first few weeks of the new school year in August/September.

This part-time contract position involves approximately 22-25 hours per week, offering a unique schedule that supports work-life balance. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom for your convenience.

If you’re a Missouri-licensed OT looking for an impactful and flexible opportunity, apply today to play a vital role in empowering student success!

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