School Based Occupational Therapist, Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +47 more locations.

📋 Description

• Screen, evaluate, and provide treatment for students facing fine motor, sensory processing, or related issues that impact classroom activities, social engagement, literacy, and learning.

• Tailor approaches to meet the unique needs outlined in each student’s Individualized Education Program.

• Acquire licensure in multiple states as necessary to serve students across various schools.

• Supervise up to 2 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).

• Collaborate with parents and teachers to establish schedules that promote student attendance and engagement.

• Create progress reports and adhere to state-specific special education documentation requirements.

• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications, including assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible texts.

• Ensure compliance with state, school, and company regulations.

• Deliver both individual treatment and group therapy sessions.

• Conduct online occupational therapy assessments.

• Evaluate student learning environments and suggest modifications to enhance access to FAPE.

• Compose assessment reports, treatment strategies, IEP goals and objectives, and progress documentation.

• Collaborate with the IEP team to formulate occupational therapy treatment plans.

• Attend IEP meetings and engage with school staff and families.

• Maintain comprehensive files and records, including progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, and reports.

• Gather data and work samples to track progress towards IEP goals.

• Document parent interactions and student interventions.

• Foster positive relationships with students, caregivers, and school personnel.

• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars.

• Operate from a professional home office during designated hours.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid state Occupational Therapist Licensure is required.

• This role is virtual and available to residents of all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

• Position classified as Independent Consultant (1099).

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a public school setting as an Occupational Therapist (OT).

• Availability for at least 20 hours per week during standard school hours.

• Capability to maintain a distraction-free professional home office during work hours.

• Experience in teaching within an online/virtual environment.

• Strong knowledge of assistive technology.

• In-depth content and subject-matter expertise.

• Proficient in supporting and mentoring both adults and students.

• Ability to design and deliver staff development sessions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Capability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.

• Proficient in MS365.

• Ability to pass the required background check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive a bonus.

• Health benefits available for eligible employees.

• Retirement contributions for qualifying employees.

• Paid time off for eligible employees.

• Professional home office environment.