School Occupational Therapist | Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description

Job Description

A dynamic school district in the Raleigh, NC area is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist for a full-time, on-site contract position. This role offers the opportunity to positively impact students across multiple school levels, working within a supportive workload model reassessed monthly to ensure balanced caseloads. The position will start 30 days after offer and follows a year-round track schedule.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive school-based and pediatric experience beyond the FW2 level—FW3 experience is required. Applicants should possess a strong background in conducting OT evaluations, motor screenings, and interpreting functional skills related to educational settings and state standards. Those with North Carolina school OT experience and familiarity with ECATS and IEPs are strongly preferred.

Essential Qualifications:

• Active OT license issued by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT)
• Post-graduate OT degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in school-based occupational therapy (beyond FW2; FW3 required)
• Experience with ECATS, IEPs, and pediatric therapy in school settings
• Skilled in using standardized assessments (including SPM-2 and Sensory Profile 2)
• Proficiency in documenting services, report writing, and collaboration with school teams
• Ability to apply and interpret assessment results within educational environments
• Willingness to register with NC Tracks and obtain an NPI number before start
• Ability to pass DCDEE fingerprinting and district background checks

Duties include delivering therapy services, administering assessments, maintaining thorough documentation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting students’ functional participation across school environments.

If you’re ready to advance your school-based OT career and make a real difference for students in the Western Wake County area, apply today! Immediate interviews are taking place, so express your interest now to secure your spot on this collaborative and impactful team.

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