Occupational Therapist School Setting - New Castle, DE

Make a meaningful difference in students’ lives by leveraging your expertise as an Occupational Therapist in a dynamic school-based environment. This contract opportunity involves supporting students in a school setting near Wilmington, DE, with a unique chance to also provide services to those who are medically homebound when needed.

You’ll collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, adapting your approach to serve a diverse caseload that shifts throughout the school year. Flexibility is key, both in terms of full-time and part-time schedule options and in working across various sites, depending on student needs.

Qualifications:

• Valid Occupational Therapist license for the state of Delaware required
• Strong clinical background with demonstrated experience in school-based OT assessment and intervention
• Willingness and ability to support both in-building students and those receiving homebound instruction
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills for working with students, educators, and families
• Comfortable handling a fluctuating caseload and adapting to varying school assignments

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver occupational therapy services to K-12 students, targeting their individual educational, developmental, and functional needs
• Provide interventions both within the school and for homebound students as assigned
• Collaborate with educators, special services staff, and families to develop and implement student-centered treatment plans
• Maintain detailed documentation of assessments, progress, and outcomes in compliance with school and district standards
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to multi-disciplinary team initiatives

This position gives you the opportunity to influence students’ abilities to participate fully in their educational experience while collaborating within a supportive and professional community. A variety of schedule and caseload options let you tailor your work to your lifestyle and preferences.

If you’re a dedicated Occupational Therapist eager to make a lasting impact for students with varying needs, please submit your current resume and verification of your Delaware OT license to take the next step in your school-based career.

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