We have an immediate opening for a full-time school-based Occupational Therapist in the greater Jacksonville, FL area for the 26-27 school year.Position SummaryAs a School-Based Occupational Therapist you assess and treat students K-12 with physical, developmental, sensory, and learning challenges that impact educational function and independence. You design individualized interventions targeting fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care routines, and learning environment modifications to support academic engagement and social participation
Key Responsibilities- Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations including fine and gross motor assessment, sensory processing screening, self-care functional capacity, and learning readiness
- Develop and implement individualized IEP goals focused on school function: handwriting, self-feeding, self-care routines, classroom participation, and independence
- Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services including fine motor skill development, sensory integration activities, and environmental modifications
- Design classroom-wide and school-wide sensory breaks, movement activities, and accommodations to support learning and self-regulation
- Collaborate with special education, physical therapists, and classroom teachers on positioning, adaptive equipment, and accessibility solutions
- Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and learning environment modifications Participate in IEP and ARD meetings and contribute to transition planning for secondary students
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program NBCOT certification required Valid, unrestricted Florida OT license or ability to obtain within 30 days Clear background check and proof of immunization status per district requirements
Preferred Qualifications- 2 or more years of school-based OT experience
- New graduates welcome with structured mentorship
- Training in sensory integration and processing
- Ayres Sensory Integration preferred
- Experience with adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and accessibility assessment
- Experience with autism spectrum disorder and complex physical disabilities
- Bilingual capability is a meaningful plus
$71,750 - $96,760 a year
Competitive W-2 salary: $71,750 to $96,760 based on credentials, experience, and location.
- Comprehensive health insurance: medical, dental, and vision effective your first day
- 401(k) with company match 10 days PTO plus paid sick leave
- Professional development stipend: $1,200 annually $2,000 sign-on bonus paid at 90 days
- $1,000 semester retention bonus per semester completed
- NBCOT certification dues and state licensure fees fully reimbursed
- Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive
- No non-compete clause
