Occupational Therapist, Part Time

Location: New Castle, Delaware, USA (in-person)

Type: Part-time, contracted position (1099)

Days: 2 days per week

Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Start Date: September 2025

End Date: June 2026

About Us

Back to Basics Learning Dynamics has been a trusted leader in education services for nearly 40 years. We operate Delaware’s only 1:1 private school, Augustine Hills School. We were awarded the Top Workplace Award and are proud recipients of the Best Workplace Award and Best of Delaware 2024 – Upstate Tutoring honors. Our mission is to provide customized, individualized education that inspires students to thrive academically and personally.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible schedule: Set your own days within school hours
• Manageable caseload: Focus on quality care without burnout
• Autonomy and support: Deliver services your way with the backing of an experienced, responsive team
• Rewarding work: Make a direct impact on student communication and academic success
• Professional partnership: We value and support our contract professionals as essential members of the educational team

Position Overview

We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to support elementary and middle school students in New Castle, Delaware, two days per week during the 2025–2026 school year as a contractor (1099). This is an in-person, flexible, contract opportunity that allows you to make a meaningful impact with a manageable schedule.

The Occupational Therapist will work with elementary and middle school students to evaluate their clients' needs and help each client improve their daily activities to achieve success both home and at school. Services may be delivered one-on-one or in small groups, depending on individual student needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-person occupational therapy services in one-on-one or small group settings
• Plan and provide occupational therapy services for students between ages 5 and 13
• Assess students to identify occupational needs including reviewing medical records, designing interventions, demonstrating exercises, and educating families and school staff
• Write detailed evaluation reports
• Maintain case records including service logs, progress monitoring, and goal reporting
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Collaborate with school faculty, special education staff, and administrators

Requirements

• Active Delaware business license
• Active Delaware occupational therapy license
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum of one year of experience providing occupational therapy services in a school setting (children aged 5 - 13)
• Availability to work in-person, two days per week, during school hours (between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM)
• Excellent communication, collaboration, time management, and organizational skills

By submitting my application, I certify that the information I have provided in this application is true and complete. I understand that any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of facts may be grounds for disqualification from further consideration for employment or, if hired, for dismissal at any time. I authorize the investigation of all statements contained in this application as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I hereby release the company and any of its representatives from liability for seeking or using such information in connection with my application.

Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.