Occupational Therapist School Setting - Los Alamos, NM

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Job Description

An exciting contract opportunity is available for an Occupational Therapist to support K-12 students within schools in the Los Alamos, NM area. This position involves serving a very part-time caseload, allowing for a balanced schedule while making a meaningful impact on student outcomes in an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services to students from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
• Collaborate with educators and related service providers to support individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Utilize district-standard IEP systems to document progress and develop treatment plans.
• Participate in paid team meetings and administrative time as scheduled.
• Deliver itinerant services between assigned schools within the district.
• Maintain professional documentation and comply with district guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid Occupational Therapy license.
• Experience working in school-based settings preferred.
• Ability to manage a very part-time workload of approximately 3 hours per week.
• Proficiency with IEP systems and related administrative duties.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing caseloads and school assignments.

Location: Ohkay Owing, NM, serving schools in Los Alamos and surrounding areas.

Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling with a manageable part-time commitment.
• Paid team meetings and administrative time.
• Supportive district environment with clear communication and training opportunities.
• Quick interview process conducted via Zoom with flexible timing.

If you are an Occupational Therapist interested in a contract position that allows you to positively influence student development in a school setting with flexibility, this role presents a great fit. Apply now to explore this rewarding opportunity in the Los Alamos area.