School Occupational Therapist | Fairfield, Connecticut

School Occupational Therapist | Fairfield, Connecticut

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of K-12 students put your Occupational Therapy expertise to work in a supportive school-based contract role! This opportunity runs full-time through June 7, 2027, offering you the chance to collaborate with dedicated educators and help diverse learners achieve their fullest potential.

Youll split your time supporting students across multiple campuses, working with caseloads of 15-35 individuals. Students present with a wide array of needs, including emotional disturbance (ED), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and specific learning disabilities (LD). Your skills and compassion will help foster student independence, confidence, and academic participation.

Qualifications:

• Current Connecticut Occupational Therapist (OT) license a must-have
• Experience in school settings, particularly with K-12 students
• Familiarity supporting diverse diagnoses (ED, ASD, ADHD, ODD, LD)
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with teachers, families, and support staff
• Adaptability and resourcefulness; able to tailor interventions to a range of student needs

What Youll Do:

• Deliver occupational therapy services to students in both individual and small group settings
• Develop and implement IEP-driven interventions and goals
• Consult with multidisciplinary teams to ensure students needs are being met
• Maintain thorough and organized documentation of progress and services
• Foster skill-building and independence across academic and daily living tasks

This contract role provides the perfect balance of flexibility, challenge, and reward, ideal for those passionate about student growth. If youre a Connecticut-licensed OT excited to enrich the lives of young learners and thrive amidst a dynamic caseload, take the next step in your journey apply today and make a difference where it matters most!

Compensation for this position ranges from $33.00 to $62.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

Sunbelt is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.