Occupational Therapist; School Based

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Pell City, AL (St. Clair County Schools)

Compensation: $35.00 – $40.00 / Hour

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (Contract)

We are looking for a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our student services team in Pell City. Your mission will be to help students (Pre-K to 12) develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for the "job" of being a student. From fine motor tasks like handwriting to sensory regulation for classroom focus, you will provide the clinical expertise necessary to ensure every child has equal access to their education.

• Evaluations & Assessments: Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine student eligibility for OT services, focusing on fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, and self-care.
• IEP & 504 Participation: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans, establishing measurable goals that align with Alabama state educational standards.
• Direct Therapeutic Intervention: Implement evidence-based therapy sessions (individual or small group) to address handwriting, organizational skills, upper body strength, and sensory-motor coordination.
• Environmental Adaptation: Recommend and assist in the implementation of adaptive equipment, such as specialized seating, pencil grips, or sensory "cool-down" tools within the classroom.
• Teacher & Staff Consultation: Provide professional guidance to educators on how to modify the classroom environment and tasks to better support students with diverse physical or neurological needs.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain detailed progress notes, evaluation reports, and Medicaid billing logs in accordance with ALSDE (Alabama State Department of Education) regulations.

• Education: Masters or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• Licensure: Current Alabama State License from the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy (ASBOT).
• Certification: National certification by the NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy).
• Skills: Proficiency in pediatric assessment tools (e.g., BOT-2, Beery VMI, Sensory Profile).
• Additional
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong communication skills for interacting with parents, teachers, and school administrators;
  Ability to travel between school sites within the Pell City/St. Clair County area.
• Compliance: Must pass a mandatory ASBI/FBI criminal background check and fingerprinting as required by Alabama law.

Pell City offers a unique "Gateway to Logan Martin Lake" lifestyle, combining a scenic environment with a rapidly growing school system. This role provides:

• Stable School Calendar: Enjoy holidays and summers off (depending on contract terms).
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside dedicated PTs, SLPs, and Special Education teachers who value the OT's unique perspective.
• Local Impact: Serve a community where your expertise directly changes the trajectory of a child's educational experience.