School Occupational Therapist | Cary, North Carolina

Embark on a rewarding contract opportunity providing school-based occupational therapy services in a highly regarded district near Cary, NC. This on-site role begins 30 days after offer, following immediate interviews. You’ll work full-time within a collaborative team, delivering impactful therapy to students on a dynamic year-round track. The position will be based on the western side of the county, with your specific caseload and sites—across elementary, middle, and high school—assigned using a workload model reviewed monthly to ensure balanced responsibilities.

Ideal candidates are experienced professionals with post-fieldwork school-based expertise, particularly those who have previously supported North Carolina schools. If you excel in OT evaluations, school-centered functional skill assessments, and service documentation aligned to ECATS and IEPs, your expertise will be highly valued here.

Requirements:

• Valid OT license from the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT)
• Post-graduate OT degree; Master’s preferred
• Minimum two years’ post-fieldwork school-based OT experience, ECATS & IEP proficiency
• Familiar with state educational standards, DCDEE fingerprinting, and Wake CPS background screening
• Strong skills with standardized assessments (e.g., SPM-2, Sensory Profile 2)
• Ability to interpret assessment results within educational environments
• Comfortable working across varied student age groups
• NPI registration and enrollment with NC Tracks prior to your start date

Responsibilities:

• Conduct motor screenings and OT evaluations per students’ educational needs
• Deliver individualized and group therapy services within established models
• Maintain thorough, timely documentation and participate in IEP process
• Collaborate with educators, families, and school teams
• Adapt to flexible caseload assignments and district workload protocols

If you’re eager to apply your school-based OT talents in a positive, supportive educational setting, interviews for this in-demand position are underway now for a start just weeks away. Elevate your career—apply today to make a difference in students’ lives!