School Based Occupational Therapist, Contractor

🔥 13 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

😶‍🌫️ Therapist

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Stride, Inc.

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 2000

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📚 Education

Consulting • Healthcare • Education

Stride, Inc. is an innovative company focused on transforming education through online learning and personalized teaching. It serves a diverse range of learners including K–12 students, adult learners, military families, businesses, and school districts. Stride offers a variety of educational products and services, which include K–12 education solutions, career development programs, and personalized tutoring. With a commitment to social responsibility and inclusion, Stride aims to help learners of all ages achieve their full potential by providing flexible and effective learning opportunities both in online public schools and beyond. Stride is also involved in developing tools for educators and supporting businesses by offering career development options and access to a talented workforce. The company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol LRN.

📋 Description

• Screen, assess, and treat students experiencing fine motor, sensory processing, or related problems affecting classroom activities, social interaction, literacy, and learning • Focus on students’ individual needs as defined by each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) • Obtain licensure in multiple states when requested and serve students across multiple schools • Supervise up to 2 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) • Communicate with parents and teachers to develop schedules encouraging student attendance and participation • Develop progress reports and state-specific special education documentation • Provide accommodations and modifications, including assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text • Maintain compliance with state, school, and company regulations • Provide individual treatment and group therapy sessions • Administer online occupational therapy assessments • Assess student learning environments and determine necessary adjustments for access to FAPE • Write assessment reports, student goals, objectives, treatment strategies, and maintain progress records • Participate in IEP meetings • Develop occupational therapy treatment plans in collaboration with the IEP team • Participate in meetings with school staff and families and coordinate occupational therapy goals with educational programs • Maintain files and records, including progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, and reports • Collect data and work samples to monitor progress toward IEP goals and objectives • Document contact with parents and interventions with students • Provide engaging educational experiences and personalize learning • Establish and maintain positive rapport with families and communicate with students and learning coaches/parents • Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars • Develop and maintain relationships with students, caregivers, and school staff • Be available to students, caregivers, and staff during designated work hours • Work from a professional home office environment conducive to video and audio needs and a structured schedule

🎯 Requirements

• Must reside in the US • Occupational Therapist licensure in at least one state • Minimum 2 years experience in public school environment as an Occupational Therapist (OT) • Ability to work independently • Availability during typical school hours of at least 20 hours per week • Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during the workday, typically 9–5 as defined by the school and time zone • Experience teaching in an online/virtual environment • Strong familiarity with assistive technology • Strong content and subject-matter knowledge • Ability to support and guide adults as well as students • Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators • Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes • Ability to create and deliver staff development • Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills • Strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms • MS365 Proficient • Ability to clear required background check

🏖️ Benefits

• Independent Consultant position (1099) • Remote work from a professional home office environment • Flexible availability during typical school hours, with at least 20 hours per week • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities • Equal opportunity employment protections