School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)
About The Position
Strides Therapy & Educational Services is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist to work with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. The therapist will support students’ fine motor, sensory, functional, and educational development, helping them participate in school activities and achieve their educational goals. This role involves delivering student-centered services in collaboration with educators, parents, and other school-based team members. The stated schedule is up to 35 hours per week for full-time staff across 181 work days per year. A 12-month contract may be available for specific roles. The position pays $62–$66 per hour on a W-2 basis, with indirect and direct time paid equally.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Maryland state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist, if applicable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, educators, and support staff.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload.
- Dedication to culturally competent, student-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pediatric or school-based occupational therapy is highly desirable but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and evaluations to determine students’ occupational therapy needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide evidence-based interventions, activities, and strategies to improve students’ fine motor skills, sensory processing, and functional independence.
- Collaborate with educators, parents, and school-based team members to support students’ participation in classroom and school activities.
- Monitor and document student progress and adapt treatment plans as needed.
- Educate parents, teachers, and support staff on strategies to enhance fine motor skills and sensory regulation.
- Maintain accurate records, including session notes, progress reports, and billing documentation.
- Stay current with research, best practices, and techniques in pediatric occupational therapy.
- Participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, and school-based professional development.
- Comply with federal, state, and local regulations and ethical standards governing school occupational therapy services.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits with an employer contribution covering a significant portion of the monthly premium.
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match: 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%; also available to part-time staff.
- Up to 40 hours of PTO/sick time; also available to part-time staff.
- State licensure reimbursement.
- CEU reimbursement.
- Educational Manager for one-to-one support and mentorship as needed.
- National certification stipend.
- Professional liability insurance; also available to part-time staff.
- Cancer insurance; also available to part-time staff.
- Pet insurance; also available to part-time staff.
- Life insurance; also available to part-time staff.
- Catastrophe medical insurance; also available to part-time staff.
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Job Type
Full-time
