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Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's leading schools. We're partnering with a school district in Young County, Texas to hire a dedicated School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) for the 2026-2027 school year.

This onsite opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact supporting K-12 students through functional evaluations, intervention planning, collaboration with educators and families, and services aligned to IEPs and 504 Plans. In this role, you'll help students access the curriculum and participate fully in school routines by strengthening fine motor, sensory regulation, classroom participation, and independence skills.

• Location: Onsite in Young County, TX
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Weekly Hours: 30 hours per week
• School Year: 2026-2027
• Grade Levels: K-12
• Position Type: Contract (W2)

• Provide school-based OT services aligned with students' IEPs and 504 Plans, focused on functional, educational outcomes.
• Conduct OT evaluations in the school setting (as appropriate), including observation and functional assessment of school participation needs.
• Support fine motor development (handwriting, cutting, classroom tool use, visual-motor integration).
• Address gross motor and foundational skills (posture, balance, coordination) as they relate to classroom access and school participation.
• Develop and implement sensory and self-regulation strategies to support attention, behavior, and learning (e.g., sensory breaks, environmental supports).
• Recommend and train students/staff on adaptive tools/equipment (pencil grips, slant boards, seating supports, adaptive scissors, etc.).
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote carryover of strategies across settings.
• Write/maintain required documentation and progress monitoring to ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.

• Active Occupational Therapist license (required)
• School-based OT experience and familiarity with IEP/504 processes preferred
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

If you're passionate about helping students succeed and thrive at school, this is the opportunity for you. Join a collaborative team supporting student access, independence, and meaningful participation in the school day.

Apply today -- we can't wait to hear from you!

• • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.

• • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.

• • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.

• • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

• • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.