An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
Director of Special Education or Occupational Therapist Department Lead About the
Role:
We re seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to support students with disabilities in the school setting. You ll evaluate and provide evidence-based interventions to improve student participation and independence in daily and educational activities, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help develop and implement IEPs that meet individual student needs. What You ll
Do:
Conduct assessments to evaluate student occupational performance and create comprehensive reports Provide targeted, evidence-based therapy to facilitate learning, independence, and participation Adapt environments, use assistive technology, and train staff to support student needs Educate students, families, and school staff on strategies to improve skills, safety, and daily functioning Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to develop IEPs and intervention plans Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and coordinate services across the IEP team Maintain accurate records and document therapy services for accountability and reimbursement purposes What We re
Looking For:
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program Current state Occupational Therapy license and completion of clinical internship Experience with school-aged children preferred Knowledge of K-12 special education requirements Strong communication, collaboration, and independent work skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications Why You ll
Love Working Here:
Make a meaningful impact on students independence and success Work in a supportive, collaborative environment Opportunities for professional growth and development Be part of a values-driven organization that emphasizes empathy, creativity, and excellence
Physical Requirements:
Stand, sit, and move around classrooms and school environments as needed Lift or carry up to 50 pounds Work in varied school settings, including outdoors
Our Core Values:
Make a Positive Impact, Lead With Love, Seek Understanding, Learn & Grow, Dream Big Global Psychological is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Apply today to help students thrive while growing your career!
