STAGES- School Based-Occupational Therapist (OT) - ...

Job DescriptionThe STAGES Occupational Therapist (OT) -CONTRACTOR is a state licensed therapist responsible for screening, assessing, and treating students experiencing fine motor, sensory processing or other related problems that affect classroom activities, social interaction, literacy and learning. The Occupational Therapist Contractor will focus on students' individual needs as defined by each student's Individualized Education Program. The Occupational Therapist Contractor may be asked to obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools as well as supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as they provide services to students.This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).Residency Requirements: Must reside in the USK12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.Passionate Educators are needed at Stride K12. We want you to be a part of our talented teamThe mission of Stride K12 schools is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join usESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Ensure all assigned services are provided as determined by the IEP team by: Communicating with parents and teachers to develop a schedule that encourages regular attendance and participation by the student Developing progress reports and other state-specific required special education documentation Using provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text are made available Maintain compliance with state, school, and company regulations Provides students with individual treatment and group therapy sessions to correct specific areas of sensory-motor integrative dysfunction Administers online occupational therapy assessments to determine a student's level of functioning relative to their age and educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensory motor integration, self-care, and the activities of daily living. Assessing learning environments of students and deciding what adjustments are needed to ensure the student can access a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) Writes assessment reports identifying the student's needs and proposed treatment strategies; writes individual student goals and objectives as part of the IEP; maintains progress records; participates in the IEP meeting. Develops occupational therapy treatment plans based on the educational goals for eligible students to improve the student's functional abilities within the school and naturalistic settings, in collaboration with the IE

Created: 2026-04-02