School Occupational Therapist | Cary, North Carolina

Step into a vital role supporting K-12 students’ success in highly regarded educational settings. As a contract Occupational Therapist, you’ll help students build critical skills in a full-time, on-site capacity, working within a flexible workload model designed to support both learners and clinicians.

This opportunity offers a chance to use your expertise to perform motor screenings, comprehensive OT evaluations, and provide both direct and consultative therapy in a collaborative school environment.

Key Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license from the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT)
• School-based occupational therapy experience required; experience in North Carolina schools highly preferred
• Strong proficiency with ECATS, IEP development and documentation
• Post-graduate OT degree (Master’s degree strongly preferred)
• Ability to obtain NPI number and register with NC Tracks prior to start
• Background screening required (DCDEE fingerprinting, district background check)
• High proficiency with school-based OT standardized assessments, including Sensory Processing Measure–2 (SPM-2) and Sensory Profile 2

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct motor and OT-specific evaluations aligned with students’ educational needs and state standards
• Interpret assessment data to create targeted, meaningful interventions
• Collaborate with faculty, special educators, and families to create and implement IEPs
• Deliver skilled therapy sessions and document services per school and district requirements
• Contribute to monthly workload reassessment and caseload management under a data-driven model
• Serve multiple campuses (elementary, middle, high) on the western side of the district

Position Highlights

• On-site role; not offered as virtual/remote
• Full-time schedule—typically 37.5 to 40 hours weekly
• Opportunity to work year-round on a school calendar
• Immediate interviews; start date 30 days post-offer
• All candidates undergo prescreening prior to presentation

Make a direct impact on student development and educational access. If your skills and passion align, apply now to be considered for this rewarding position!

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