Occupational Therapist
Sarasota County Schools
Sarasota County Schools - Sarasota, Florida
This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education
Job Details
Job ID:5309794
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Aug 4, 2025
Job Description
Sarasota County Schools is in search of an Occupational Therapist to facilitate the special needs students' independent functioning in the school setting.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree in Health Services
Licensed by the state of Florida
Certified by the state of Florida
Key Responsibilities
Conduct appropriate evaluation of students referred for possible exceptional student education needs and prepare reports of the evaluation and findings.
Plan intervention and service delivery programs to meet student's individual needs.
Implement and direct interventions essential to meeting targeted students' needs.
Provide information and consultative services to appropriate personnel in support of students with disabilities.
Provide effective verbal and written communications to administrators, teachers, parents and other community agencies.
Establish schedules for meeting with students, conferencing with parents and assisting in rehabilitation techniques.
Provide resources to all stakeholders involved in the evaluation, identification of student needs and rehabilitation of students.
Adhere to ethical / professional standards and to the rules governing the program at federal, state and local levels.
Requisition equipment, text and other resources.
Inventory supplies and distribute to the appropriate staff.
Attend workshops and seminars designed for professional growth.
Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
Provide for a safe and secure workplace.
Model and maintain high ethical standards.
Application Instructions
To be considered for employment, you must complete our two-step application. First, please fill out and submit an online Sarasota County Schools Certified application on our website. Second, please apply directly to the open Occupational Therapist posting under District Positions.
Visit Human Resources' website to start your application!
District Perks
100% employer-paid benefits
Employer contributions to retirement plan through Florida Retirement System (FRS)
New teacher mentorship program
New teacher orientation
Laptops provided for all teachers
Interactive white boards in all classrooms
Free professional development opportunities
Location
Southwest Florida on the Gulf Coast between Tampa and Fort Myers
Spring training for Baltimore Orioles
Siesta Key-one of the top-rated beaches in the nation
Vibrant arts and culture community
Starting salary is $57,500 minimum with opportunity for experience credit and educational supplement for Master's degree.
Position Type:Full-time
Sarasota County Schools
Sarasota County Schools - Sarasota, Florida
This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education
Job Details
Job ID:5309794
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Aug 4, 2025
Job Description
Sarasota County Schools is in search of an Occupational Therapist to facilitate the special needs students' independent functioning in the school setting.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree in Health Services
Licensed by the state of Florida
Certified by the state of Florida
Key Responsibilities
Conduct appropriate evaluation of students referred for possible exceptional student education needs and prepare reports of the evaluation and findings.
Plan intervention and service delivery programs to meet student's individual needs.
Implement and direct interventions essential to meeting targeted students' needs.
Provide information and consultative services to appropriate personnel in support of students with disabilities.
Provide effective verbal and written communications to administrators, teachers, parents and other community agencies.
Establish schedules for meeting with students, conferencing with parents and assisting in rehabilitation techniques.
Provide resources to all stakeholders involved in the evaluation, identification of student needs and rehabilitation of students.
Adhere to ethical / professional standards and to the rules governing the program at federal, state and local levels.
Requisition equipment, text and other resources.
Inventory supplies and distribute to the appropriate staff.
Attend workshops and seminars designed for professional growth.
Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
Provide for a safe and secure workplace.
Model and maintain high ethical standards.
Application Instructions
To be considered for employment, you must complete our two-step application. First, please fill out and submit an online Sarasota County Schools Certified application on our website. Second, please apply directly to the open Occupational Therapist posting under District Positions.
Visit Human Resources' website to start your application!
District Perks
100% employer-paid benefits
Employer contributions to retirement plan through Florida Retirement System (FRS)
New teacher mentorship program
New teacher orientation
Laptops provided for all teachers
Interactive white boards in all classrooms
Free professional development opportunities
Location
Southwest Florida on the Gulf Coast between Tampa and Fort Myers
Spring training for Baltimore Orioles
Siesta Key-one of the top-rated beaches in the nation
Vibrant arts and culture community
Starting salary is $57,500 minimum with opportunity for experience credit and educational supplement for Master's degree.
Position Type:Full-time
Job ID: 489556444
Originally Posted on: 8/15/2025
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