School Occupational Therapist | Raleigh, North Carolina

Take your career to the next level as a dedicated Occupational Therapist working with students in an engaging school-based setting. This full-time, on-site contract position offers the unique opportunity to support multiple campuses on the western side of Wake County. You will work closely within a collaborative team focused on each student’s success, utilizing a dynamic workload model that ensures balanced case management.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Active OT license through the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT)
• Post-graduate OT degree—Master’s preferred
• Documented experience as a school-based OT following completion of your final fieldwork (post-FW2); direct school system experience outside of graduate programs is essential
• Strongly prefer prior North Carolina school-based experience
• Deep familiarity navigating ECATS; proficient with the IEP process in school environments
• Demonstrated ability to provide therapy, conduct and document services in public school settings
• Proficiency with commonly used standardized school-based OT assessments; required to be skilled in Sensory Processing Measure–2 (SPM-2) and Sensory Profile 2
• Strong grasp of linking assessment results to students’ educational planning and support
• Ability to conduct thorough motor screenings and functional OT evaluations in accordance with relevant state standards
• NPI number registration and NC Tracks required before start date
• Willingness to complete DCDEE fingerprinting and background check

Primary Responsibilities:

• Offer therapy and consultative OT services to students across multiple grade levels based on the district’s workload model
• Assess, document, and track progress for students, directly connecting OT intervention plans to classroom and educational outcomes
• Collaborate with IEP teams and participate in regular reassessment to meet evolving needs

With interviews happening now and start dates 30 days from offer, don’t miss this chance to make a lasting impact in a supportive school community. If you’re a skilled school-based OT ready for your next rewarding contract, submit your application today!