Occupational Therapist School OT

TheraPeds•Oklahoma City, OK

12h•Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the 2026–2027 school year. If you enjoy working with children, collaborating with educators, families, and interdisciplinary teams, and helping students develop the skills they need to participate successfully in their educational environment, this could be a great fit. You'll work with students provide direct services, with support from both the district and the TheraPeds team.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, OTD, or PhD degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program, as applicable to the candidate's pathway to professional licensure
Current NBCOT certification
Active or eligible for Oklahoma Occupational Therapist licensure
Appropriate educational credentialing or authorization, if required for the specific school assignment
Experience working with children or school-aged students
Strong foundation in sensory integration and sensory processing, with the ability to identify and analyze developmental and sensory-motor needs
Knowledge of fine-motor, visual-motor, self-care, regulation, positioning, and functional participation within educational environments
Understanding of IEPs, IDEA, special education processes, and educationally relevant Occupational Therapy services
Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and intervention-planning skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Proficient in the use of technology for documentation, communication, and educational purposes
Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated professionalism and ability to exercise a high level of tact, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment in internal and external communications

Nice To Haves

School-based or pediatric Occupational Therapy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Providing direct occupational therapy services to students individually, in small groups, and within classroom environments
Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments
Developing measurable, educationally relevant IEP goals based on evaluation results and student needs
Developing and implementing individualized intervention plans
Providing consultation and classroom-based support to teachers, special education staff, and other school professionals
Addressing fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-motor, self-care, regulation, positioning, and functional school participation needs
Identifying and analyzing areas of developmental and sensory-motor dysfunction that may affect educational performance
Monitoring student progress and collecting data to measure outcomes and guide intervention
Completing timely and accurate evaluations, progress reports, IEP documentation, and other required records
Participating in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and student-support meetings
Providing case management for assigned students, as applicable to the position
Collaborating with teachers, special education professionals, families, administrators, therapists, and other members of the educational team
Recommending appropriate accommodations, modifications, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and environmental supports within the OT scope of practice
Providing education and consultation to school teams and families regarding strategies that support student participation and independence
Maintaining confidentiality and following applicable professional standards, district policies, and state and federal requirements