School Occupational Therapist | Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Job Description

Embark on a rewarding journey supporting students in grades K-8 as a dedicated Occupational Therapist in Landenberg, PA. This part-time, contract opportunity offers the chance to work closely with a small caseload, impacting the lives of children in their formative years. The assignment starts as soon as possible and continues through the end of the school year, providing weekly OT services within school hours for an optimal work-life balance.

Key Qualifications:

• Valid Occupational Therapy license in Pennsylvania
• Experience in school-based OT settings or working with children
• Familiarity with students on the autism spectrum and diverse learning needs
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to provide individualized and group interventions
• Skill in conducting assessments and developing treatment plans

Responsibilities:

• Deliver weekly occupational therapy services to approximately 8 students, ages 6-11, with potential for 2 additional students following evaluation
• Serve students across autism and non-autism populations, addressing fine motor, sensory, and functional needs
• Collaborate with educators, aides, and families to support student IEPs and progress goals
• Conduct assessments and participate in eligibility evaluations
• Document therapy sessions and student progress in alignment with school standards
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute expertise to student support planning

Benefits/Perks:

• Part-time schedule of 30 hours per week, with workdays from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
• Consistent weekday hours aligned with the school calendar
• Opportunity to support a manageable, focused caseload
• Gain valuable experience working within a collaborative educational environment

Bring your passion and expertise to a setting where you can make a meaningful difference for children every day. If you are ready to help students thrive, take the next step and submit your application today!

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