Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist (School-Based)
The Hope Learning Center – Bringing Hope, Building Futures

At The Hope Learning Center, we’re a vibrant and diverse community dedicated to making a lasting impact. As the premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for individuals with special needs, our mission is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and excellence. Our team of committed professionals embraces patience, perseverance, and trust while delivering high-quality care through a multi-disciplinary approach.

We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our school-based programs. If you are passionate about supporting children and young adults with autism, developmental delays, and learning differences, and you thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment, we would love to meet you.

Why Therapists Choose Hope:

• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a school-based, flexible, part-time schedule

• Collaboration – Work alongside an interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals

• Growth & Development – Access to funding for continuing education and professional development

• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401k plan

• Impactful Work – Be part of a mission-driven team making a difference every day

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct screenings and standardized evaluations to determine therapy needs

• Provide individualized occupational therapy services targeting fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, self-care, and related areas

• Develop and implement treatment plans, IEPs, and 504 goals in collaboration with educators and service providers

• Monitor progress, document services, and ensure compliance with timelines and standards

• Manage caseload effectively to balance productivity with quality care

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure holistic, student-centered support

• Discharge individuals when goals and outcomes are achieved

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

• Licensure: Current State Board of Occupational Therapy License

• Experience: Prior work with developmental delays, autism, or in a school/clinic setting preferred

• Skills: Strong communication, organization, and collaboration abilities

Required Clearances & Training:

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

• Act 34 State Criminal History Clearance

• Act 114 FBI Clearance (DOE)

• Act 168 Clearance

• Mandated Reporter Training

• CPR/First Aid Certification

• Recent Physical/TB Test

Join Us:
At Hope, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that values both professional excellence and personal fulfillment. Together, we create a place where children and families find support—and where therapists find purpose.

???? Ready to bring hope to families in your community? Apply today and grow with us.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The Hope Center is committed to maintaining fair and equitable employment practices in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements. All employment policies, procedures, and practices shall be designed to ensure equal opportunity, prohibit discrimination and retaliation, and promote an inclusive workplace.

Policy Statement

The Hope Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, consistent with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Protected Characteristics

No person shall be discriminated against, harassed, or retaliated against on the basis of:

• Race (including hair type, hair texture, or hair style)
• Color
• Religious creed (including observance, practice and belief)
• Disability (physical, intellectual, developmental, or mental health)
• Ancestry or national origin
• Age (40 and over)
• Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation
• Genetic information
• Veteran or military status
• Familial or martial status
• Or any other characteristic protected under applicable law

Scope of Policy

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to:

• Recruitment, hiring, and job advertisements
• Assignments, classifications, and promotions
• Compensation, benefits, and training
• Transfers, discipline, and termination
• Discipline and termination
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would cause undue hardship
• Protection for retaliation for good-faith reports or participation in investigations

Enforcement & Reporting

Managers, supervisors, and employees share responsibility for upholding this policy. Any person who believes that have been subject to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should report the matter through established grievance or HR reporting process. The Hope Center shall investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action. No individual will be retaliated against for making a good-faith complaint or participating in an investigation.

Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours,

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