School Occupational Therapist Contract *Up to 60/hr

Job Description

School Occupational Therapist contract for 18 weeks in Bethel, CT, providing therapeutic services to students under IEPs and collaborating with school staff to support student development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide occupational therapy services to students per IEPs

  • Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop individualized plans

  • Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine students' needs

  • Implement therapy sessions, both individual and group-based

  • Document progress and communicate effectively with staff and families

Qualifications:

  • Connecticut OT License or equivalent

  • Valid CT OT License mandatory

  • Minimum 1 year experience in school settings

  • Strong understanding of IEPs

  • Ability to work with students from Kindergarten through High School

  • Ability to work days on a 4-10 shift schedule

  • Experience with group therapy

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Background checks as required

  • Physically capable of working with school-aged children

  • Comfortable with caseload of approximately 23 IEP service hours

Benefits:

  • Premium pay 13% above market average

  • Weekly direct deposit with next-day pay features

  • Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, sick leave) starting 1st day after start and continuing between assignments

  • Health coverage maintained through winter/summer break

  • 401(k) with competitive match

  • Referral and loyalty bonuses

  • License and CEU reimbursements

  • Paid housing or stipends (pet-friendly)

  • Travel and mileage reimbursements

  • Guaranteed hours and cancellation protection

  • Nationwide opportunities across major metros to underserved areas

  • Reimbursed and fast-tracked licenses and certifications, user-friendly onboarding portal (average 14-day onboarding), and rapid interview process (average 38 hours)