School Occupational Therapist | Stamford, Connecticut

School Occupational Therapist | Stamford, Connecticut

Step into a meaningful contract opportunity supporting elementary and middle school students as a school-based Occupational Therapist near Stamford, CT. You'll collaborate with two campuses, providing services to a caseload of approximately 10-15 students, many of whom have complex needs including nonverbal students and those participating in specialized programs. Your expertise will make a daily difference by assisting with fine motor skills, handwriting, and behavior support within an enriching educational environment.

Requirements:

• Active Connecticut Occupational Therapy (OT) license
• Experience working in school settings, especially with special needs populations, preferred
• Familiarity with adaptive equipment, sensory interventions, and individualized educational plans (IEPs)
• Compassionate, patient, and creative approach to therapy
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and develop targeted intervention plans
• Deliver therapy to students on your caseload, adapting strategies to individual needs
• Document progress, maintain accurate records, and contribute to IEP meetings
• Collaborate closely with teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff to integrate therapy goals into the school day
• Educate staff and families on techniques to carry over skills at home and in the classroom
• Utilize evidence-based interventions for fine motor, sensory processing, self-help skills, and behavioral challenges

This contract role begins as soon as possible for the current school year, running Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm, with 37.5 hours per week.

Take advantage of highly competitive weekly pay, comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision, a matching 401k, and a flexible spending account.

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.