Occupational Therapist School Setting in Raleigh, NC

School-Based Occupational Therapist Position

Step into a rewarding school-based Occupational Therapist position in a vibrant community just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. This full-time, on-site opportunity runs on a year-round track, serving multiple schools on the western side of the area. Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly support students' educational journeys and functional success in school.

Key Qualifications:

• Must have professional, post-fieldwork school-based OT experience (excluding fieldworks and grad school clinicals)
• Experience with IEPs and ECATS is essential
• North Carolina school OT experience is highly preferred
• Current Occupational Therapy license issued by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT)
• Post-graduate OT degree required; master's degree preferred
• Proficiency in administering and interpreting the Sensory Processing Measure2 (SPM-2) and Sensory Profile 2
• Working knowledge of commonly used standardized school-based OT assessments
• Up-to-date on DCDEE fingerprinting, background check, and ability to register with NC Tracks and obtain an NPI number

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services to a diverse student population, primarily within elementary, middle, and high school settings
• Conduct motor screenings and comprehensive OT evaluations, assessing students' functional abilities related to their academic programs and state standards
• Develop and implement effective, individualized treatment plans in collaboration with educational teams
• Accurately document services and progress in compliance with district protocols, including ECATS and IEP management
• Adapt to a flexible workload, reassessed monthly, in a system that values thorough support and teamwork

Benefits & Perks:

• Experience a meaningful, direct impact on students' educational outcomes
• Enjoy a school district that values data-driven workload management and ongoing professional support
• Participate in a supportive environment with ongoing mentorship and training opportunities

Interviews are being scheduled immediately, with your role starting 30 days after an offer is made. Take the next step in your therapy careerapply now and help shape the future of school-based OT services!