School Occupational Therapist

Position Overview

TactStaff EDU is hiring a School Occupational Therapist (OT) to support students in a K-12 school district in the Houston, Texas area for the 20262027 school year.

This is a full-time, onsite school-based Occupational Therapy position supporting students across grade levels. The School OT will provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services, participate in ARD/IEP meetings, collaborate with teachers and special education teams, and help students develop the functional skills needed to access and participate in their educational environment.

We are seeking a Texas-licensed Occupational Therapist with school-based experience who is comfortable working with students across the K-12 population.

School Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

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  Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to K-12 students
  
  

  
  
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  Evaluate students and develop appropriate occupational therapy recommendations based on educational needs
  
  

  
  
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  Provide occupational therapy interventions related to fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor skills, functional skills, and access to the educational environment
  
  

  
  
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  Develop and monitor therapy goals aligned with student IEPs
  
  

  
  
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  Participate in ARD meetings, eligibility meetings, and multidisciplinary team meetings
  
  

  
  
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  Collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, families, diagnosticians, and related service providers
  
  

  
  
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  Provide recommendations for accommodations, adaptive equipment, and classroom strategies
  
  

  
  
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  Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation and service records
  
  

  
  
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  Support students with a variety of disabilities and educational needs
  
  

  
  
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  Communicate effectively with families and school staff regarding student progress and occupational therapy services
  
  

  
  
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  Maintain compliance with district, state, and special education requirements
  
  

  
  
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  Travel between campuses within the district may be required
  
  

  
  

Qualifications

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  Current Texas Occupational Therapist (OT) license through the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
  
  

  
  
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  School-based Occupational Therapy experience required
  
  

  
  
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  Experience working with K-12 students preferred
  
  

  
  
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  Experience with special education, IEPs, ARD meetings, and multidisciplinary teams
  
  

  
  
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  Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
  
  

  
  
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  Ability to work onsite in a school district setting for the full school year
  
  

  
  

Position Details

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  Full-time
  
  

  
  
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  Onsite
  
  

  
  
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  K-12 school setting
  
  

  
  
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  Houston, Texas
  
  

  
  
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  20262027 school year
  
  

  
  
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  Position runs through May 27, 2027
  
  

  
  
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  W-2 contract position
  
  

  
  
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  Weekly pay
  
  

  
  
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  Benefits available for eligible employees
  
  

  
  
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  401(k) with company match after eligibility period
  
  

  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

TactStaff EDU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

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