CareerPlan

Occupational Therapist

New Orleans, LA, usFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Provide direct occupational therapy, evaluation, and staff coaching to help students with disabilities participate independently in learning and school life.

Role type

School-based Occupational Therapist

Builds

Inclusive learning environments and functional skills for students with disabilities

Domain

Education / Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Required skills

Pediatric development knowledge, IEP process expertise, evidence-based intervention design, data analysis for progress tracking, adaptive technology implementation, staff coaching, family partnership building, special education compliance

Preferred skills

School-based OT experience, multidisciplinary team collaboration, assistive technology training

Technologies

Laptop computers, digital devices, adaptive materials, assistive technology

Responsibilities

Conduct initial evaluations and reevaluations using assessments and observations; Collaborate with IEP teams to develop measurable goals and recommend accommodations; Provide individual, small-group, and classroom-based therapy services; Design and adapt interventions connecting to classroom tasks and daily routines; Coach staff to embed effective strategies into instruction; Maintain accurate evaluations, service logs, and IEP documentation; Manage caseloads across assigned campuses; Participate in emergency response procedures and maintain active student supervision

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC