OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 2026-2027 School Year at Miriam Foundation

St. Louis, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

48.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Assessment, IEP Development, Sensory Processing, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Communication, Collaboration, Report Writing, Progress Monitoring, Education, Child Development, Intervention Strategies, Team Coordination, Computer Skills, Time Management

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Description POSITION: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 2026-2027 School Year STATUS: PRN, up to 29 hours per week PAY: $48/hour REPORTS TO: Testing Supervisor LOCATION: St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Jefferson County, St. Charles County Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from accredited school Licensed in the state of Missouri At least two years of experience in providing Occupational Therapy treatment to children and/or adolescents. Able to utilize personal computer to submit reports in a timely manner POSITION SUMMARY:The Occupational Therapist assesses gross motor, fine motor, and sensory processing skills for children and/or adolescents and provides appropriate treatment/interventions to improve upon deficit areas.RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide a comprehensive and professional assessment of each child's strengths and weaknesses as they relate to occupational therapy issues. To develop appropriate IEP therapy goals to access the general education curriculum and/or private therapy goals in order to assist the family in reaching realistic goals for treatment. To provide sensory activities as required by student's needs for optimal learning. To provide education and updates to school staff and/or parents/guardians. To write and update IEP or therapy goals and keep progress notes. To maintain contact with other professionals to ensure coordinated treatment efforts. To submit billing and payroll in a timely manner. Any other duties as specified by the supervisor and/or school staff. More about Miriam Learning Center:Miriam Learning Center is a leading provider of special education services in the St. Louis area for students age 2 to 18, catering to students with diagnosed or undiagnosed diverse learning needs. Annually, we support nearly 1200 children, offering tailored services that enable students to realize their potential and thrive within their current school environments. Whether students require in-school assistance or after-school support, Miriam Learning Center strives to meet their individual needs.Additionally, Miriam collaborates with over 100 local schools, providing them with access to our expert staff and resources. Through teacher training and consultation services, we help schools implement best practices when serving students with special needs, fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Our special educational staffing division fills vacancies in schools; ensuring students receive vital interventions. Comprehensive evaluation services provide an economical solution to test IDEA eligible students or to obtain medical diagnoses and recommendations.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist assesses children's motor and sensory skills and provides appropriate interventions to improve their abilities. Responsibilities include developing IEP goals, providing sensory activities, and maintaining communication with school staff and families.