School Occupational Therapist contract for 18 weeks in Bethel, CT, providing therapeutic services to students under IEPs and collaborating with school staff to support student development.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide occupational therapy services to students per IEPs Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop individualized plans Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine students' needs Implement therapy sessions, both individual and group-based Document progress and communicate effectively with staff and families
Qualifications:
Connecticut OT License or equivalent Valid CT OT License mandatory Minimum 1 year experience in school settings Strong understanding of IEPs Ability to work with students from Kindergarten through High School Ability to work days on a 4-10 shift schedule Experience with group therapy Excellent communication skills Background checks as required Physically capable of working with school-aged children Comfortable with caseload of approximately 23 IEP service hours
Benefits:
Premium pay 13% above market average Weekly direct deposit with next-day pay features Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, sick leave) starting 1st day after start and continuing between assignments Health coverage maintained through winter/summer break 401(k) with competitive match Referral and loyalty bonuses License and CEU reimbursements Paid housing or stipends (pet-friendly) Travel and mileage reimbursements Guaranteed hours and cancellation protection Nationwide opportunities across major metros to underserved areas Reimbursed and fast-tracked licenses and certifications, user-friendly onboarding portal (average 14-day onboarding), and rapid interview process (average 38 hours)