School Occupational Therapist | Sugar Land, Texas

Make a meaningful impact as a dedicated Occupational Therapist serving school-aged children and young adults, ages 3 to 21, on the southwest side of the Houston area. This full-time, on-site contract opportunity offers a chance to support multiple schools within a thoughtfully assigned local zone, helping maximize your efficiency and connections with students and teams. You’ll primarily focus on evaluations, rotation-based direct services, attending ARDs, and collaborating with educational staff—all while using SHARES and Onward school health software to manage documentation.

Key Qualifications:

• Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Texas
• Experience in school-based or pediatric OT settings (highly-qualified COTAs with extensive school experience are welcome to apply)
• Commitment to full-time hours (37.5 hours/week); part-time options are unavailable
• Able to provide your own reliable transportation for local school travel within your assigned zone
• Comfortable working independently with a caseload of up to 70 students (with 30-40 receiving direct services)
• Strong skills in documentation, IEP tracking (Excel), and effective communication with staff and families
• Previous employment with this district not permitted; prior termination from any school district may disqualify

Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations and consults for students ranging from early childhood to transition ages
• Deliver direct OT services using a scheduled rotation (frequency varies by student need)
• Attend ARD/IEP meetings and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain timely and detailed documentation using required digital tools
• Participate in ongoing credentialing, including fingerprinting and background checks

Benefits & Perks:

• Streamlined zone assignments close to your ZIP code, minimizing commute times
• Flexible daily schedule (typical hours 8:00-4:00 or 7:30-3:30)
• Supportive district office available as your home base

Take your clinical expertise further, champion student success, and enjoy the fast-paced, rewarding environment of local schools. Ready to inspire positive change? Submit your application today!

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