Experience the rewarding opportunity to support students’ growth and development through hands-on occupational therapy services in an engaging K-12 school environment. This full-time contract position allows you to make a real impact while collaborating with educators and families in the greater Salem area.
You’ll thrive in an onsite, itinerant role working directly with students across multiple school settings. Your expertise will help empower students to reach their academic and functional goals in a positive, supportive environment. Assignments include a variety of caseloads, with further details on your specific placements provided upon engagement.
Key Qualifications:
- Active OT license valid for practice in Oregon
- Prior experience (preferred) providing occupational therapy in schools or pediatric environments
- Comfortable working onsite across elementary, middle, and high schools (itinerant schedule)
- Ability to build rapport with diverse student groups, educational teams, and families
- Excellent communication, assessment, and organizational skills
- Flexibility and problem-solving mentality within dynamic educational settings
- References required: Contact information for your three most recent supervisors, including name, title (school), and email
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver individualized and group occupational therapy interventions for K-12 students
- Participate in IEP development and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Perform assessments, document progress, and collaborate on modifications to support student access and participation
- Travel between assigned school sites (details provided upon placement)
- Serve as a valued resource to staff, students, and families
This rewarding position begins September 8, 2026, and runs through June 17, 2027, providing stability throughout the school year as you make a difference each day.
Ready to play an integral part in helping students shine? Submit your application, including your supervisor reference details, to take the next step in your school-based OT career!
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