Occupational Therapist School Setting in Missouri City, TX

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Job Description

Make a meaningful impact by supporting students ages 3-21 throughout a vibrant school community in the southwest Houston area. This contract opportunity is ideal for a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) or a highly experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) ready to provide essential school-based services.

Full-time hours (37.5 per week) let you immerse yourself in student care and collaborate closely with your assigned zone of 6-7 campuses, ensuring travel is considerate of your home ZIP code.

Key Qualifications:

• Active Texas OT or COTA license required
• Prior school-based or strong pediatric experience essential (multiple years preferred for COTAs)
• Must be comfortable handling a varied caseload, documentation, and working independently
• Ability to conduct evaluations, provide consultative and direct services, and attend ARDs
• District will not consider former employees
• Fingerprinting required for onboarding (those already in the system may qualify)

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage a balanced caseload (~70, with 30-40 students receiving direct therapy and the remainder consultative services on a rotating basis)
• Complete assessments, progress documentation (using SHARES, Onward, and Excel logs for IEPs), and participate in ARD meetings
• Deliver therapy as prescribedprimarily treatment focusedwithout additional COTA support
• Adhere to district schedules (typically 8:004:00 or 7:303:30), and work fully onsite with flexible assignment of campuses based on your area
• Maintain timely, compliant documentation and collaborate with the lead OT

This rewarding, full-time opportunity starts August 11, 2026 and continues through May 26, 2027. If youre passionate about building skills and confidence in students and have the right credentials, apply today to make a difference in a supportive, engaged school environment.