About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Teaching.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Key Responsibilities

This role supports school-based occupational (or physical) therapy services for eligible exceptional education students in a K–12 setting in Melbourne, FL. Responsibilities include:

• Assess students’ functional performance and learning-related motor skills
• Develop, document and implement individualized intervention plans (IFSP/IEP-related)
• Provide direct therapy, consult with teachers and support staff, and recommend classroom/ADL modifications
• Monitor student progress and update records and treatment plans
• Support safe transitions and student training for independence and participation in school activities
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and parent conferences
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with federal/state education and health regulations

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Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
• Licensed to provide occupational or physical therapy in the State of Florida
• Satisfactory completion of an internship in the area of physical therapy (per the source posting)
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Experience working with school-aged children, special education, or pediatric populations preferred
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy
• Experience writing IEP goals and working within school-based therapy models
• Familiarity with behavior supports and classroom accommodations for exceptional students

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Certifications & Licenses

• Active Florida OT or PT license (required)
• Valid Florida driver’s license (required)
• Certifications in pediatric or school-based therapy are a plus

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Employment Details

• Employment type: Contract, Full time
• Employer: Confidential Client
• Industry: Teaching
• Location: Melbourne, FL (onsite school-based role)
• This posting indicates the position will work within the school system and requires travel between school sites as assigned.

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Compensation

• Estimated pay (from source): $70,941 per year (estimated)
• Exact compensation, benefits, and additional details will be provided by the Confidential Client during the hiring process.

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Notes on Reasonable Accommodation

Careertakes and the Confidential Client comply with federal, state, and local laws regarding reasonable accommodation. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.