School Occupational Therapist - Los Alamos, New Mexico

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Job Description

Providing occupational therapy services within a K-12 educational setting offers a unique opportunity to support student development and academic success. This contract position requires a skilled occupational therapist to deliver very part-time services, approximately 3 hours per week, in an itinerant capacity for a school district in Los Alamos, NM. The assignment supports students from kindergarten through 12th grade and will follow the current school year schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct and indirect occupational therapy services to students with individualized education plans (IEPs) across multiple schools.
• Collaborate with educational staff and administration to support student progress and inclusive classroom environments.
• Maintain compliance with district policies and state regulations.
• Participate in administrative tasks, including documentation and team meetings.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development as provided by the district.

Qualifications:

• Valid Occupational Therapy licensure suitable for school-based practice.
• Experience providing OT services in school settings, preferably with K-12 populations.
• Familiarity with educational IEP systems and ability to document services accordingly.
• Ability to work flexibly and travel between assigned schools.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with educators, families, and specialists.

Location: Los Alamos, NM
Duration: Contract position for the current school year (CSY)
Schedule: Very part-time, approximately 3 hours per week with flexible interview and onboarding process conducted via Zoom.

This opportunity offers a rewarding role supporting students educational goals through specialized occupational therapy interventions. Interested professionals who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply to contribute to impactful student outcomes in this dynamic district environment.