School Occupational Therapist - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Job description

Embark on a fulfilling contract opportunity as a school-based Occupational Therapist, serving K-12 students across two campuses in the Bridgeport, CT area. This full-time position runs through June 7, 2027, allowing you to make a lasting impact on students growth and daily success.

Key Qualifications:

• Connecticut Occupational Therapist (OT) license required
• Previous experience in a school setting preferred
• Comfortable working with diverse disabilities, including Emotional Disturbance (ED), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Learning Disabilities (LD)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to adapt interventions to individual student needs

What Youll Do:

• Provide direct and consultative OT services for students in grades K-12 across multiple campuses
• Assess, develop, and implement individualized therapy plans in collaboration with IEP teams
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of student progress and treatment
• Support students with self-regulation, fine motor, sensory processing, and functional life skills
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and support staff to ensure successful integration of therapy goals in the classroom
• Adjust caseload management and intervention plans to reflect diverse needs, with potential for supervision of COTAs

Why Make This Move:

• Full-time hours ensure consistent impact on students school journeys
• Opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary educational team
• Exposure to a broad caseload, enhancing your professional development
• Meaningful work supporting students independence and confidence

Transform your commitment to student-centered care into meaningful progress and new achievements. Take the next step in your OT careerapply today and help shape bright futures!

Compensation for this position ranges from $33.00 to $62.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.