School Occupational Therapist - Newark, Delaware

Job Description

Job Description

Bring your expertise in pediatric occupational therapy to a rewarding contract position supporting students across a vibrant school district! This full-time opportunity offers the chance to make a real difference in student lives, working collaboratively with educators and families to promote student growth, participation, and independence.

You’ll be joining a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional therapy services onsite throughout the district—from early intervention to school-age populations. With a balanced caseload, you’ll be able to fully immerse yourself in creating and implementing individualized interventions that address sensory, motor, and adaptive needs within the educational environment.

Key Qualifications:

• Active Occupational Therapy (OT) license required; please submit a copy with your application
• Previous experience with school-based OT or strong interest in working with K-12 students
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with students, teachers, and families
• Skilled in evaluation, documentation, and developing individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Passion for empowering students to achieve their fullest potential in academics and daily living

Daily Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct occupational therapy services onsite across the district as assigned
• Conduct assessments and interpret results to guide intervention planning
• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with educators, related service providers, and families
• Monitor and document student progress towards therapy goals
• Provide consultative, indirect services as needed to support classroom success

This is a full-time contract role, offering 35 hours per week with a scheduled 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

If you are ready to bring your clinical skills and passion for student success to a collaborative school environment, we encourage you to apply today. Help shape students’ educational experiences and contribute to a supportive, inclusive school community!

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