Level I - School Occupational Therapist
Baltimore, MD
ND Global Consulting Services
3x12 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) – Baltimore City Public Schools, Maryland

Position: Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Client: Baltimore City Public Schools
Staffing Agency: ND Global Consulting Services, Inc.
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Type: Temporary / Maternity Leave Coverage
Contract Period: Spring 2027
Number of Openings: 5

Pay & Benefits
Pay Rate: $55/hour-$60/hr
Employment Classification: W-2 
Benefits:401K, Health , vision and dental insurance.
 

Available Caseloads
 

Caseload 1 – General Education, Southwest Baltimore
School Locations:

- Wildwood
- Mary Rodman
- Edmondson Westside
- Green Street Academy

Start Date: March 4, 2027
End Date: May 28, 2027
Schedule: Full-Time (35 hours/week) or Part-Time (3 days/week)
 

Caseload 2 – Special Education, William S. Baer School
Population: Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities

Start Date: February 18, 2027
End Date: May 14, 2027
Schedule: Full-Time (35 hours/week) or Part-Time (3 days/week)
 

Caseload 3 – General Education, Northwest Baltimore
School Locations:
- Park Heights Academy
- KIPP Harmony
- Pimlico

Start Date: Late March 2027 (Exact Date to Be Confirmed)
End Date: End of School Year (To Be Confirmed)
Schedule: Full-Time (35 hours/week)
 

Caseload 4 – General Education, Northwest & West Baltimore
School Locations:
- Gwynns Falls
- Connexions
- BARD
- Hilton

Start Date: March 17, 2027
End Date: End of School Year (To Be Confirmed)
Schedule: Full-Time (35 hours/week)
 

Caseload 5 – Infants & Toddlers Assessments and Services
Location: Southwest and Northwest Baltimore, with Friday assessment coverage in East Baltimore

Start Date: March 4, 2027
End Date: May 28, 2027
Schedule: Full-Time (35 hours/week) or Part-Time (3–4 days/week)
Note: Friday assessment team availability may be required.
 

Job Responsibilities
 

Caseloads 1–4: School-Based Occupational Therapy
- Review student caseloads, evaluations, service plans, and deadlines.
- Assess fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory, and functional skills.
- Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services.
- Recommend classroom adaptations and strategies.
- Collaborate with teachers, families, and related-service providers.
- Participate in IEP meetings and provide progress updates.
- Maintain accurate evaluations, documentation, and progress notes.
- Coordinate schedules across multiple school locations.
- Ensure student confidentiality and provide an organized handoff.

Caseload 2 – Additional Responsibilities
- Support students with moderate to severe disabilities.
- Recommend appropriate assistive tools and classroom adaptations.

Caseload 5: Early Intervention OT
- Assess infants' and toddlers' participation in play, daily routines, and early learning.
- Collaborate with caregivers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide individualized interventions and caregiver coaching.
- Participate in developmental assessments and IFSP planning.
- Coordinate with the Friday assessment team in East Baltimore.
- Maintain timely reports, documentation, and progress notes.
 

Requirements
- Active Maryland Occupational Therapist License.
- Availability during the assigned coverage period.
- Ability to work 35 hours per week or an approved part-time schedule where available.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to coordinate services across multiple locations.
 

Preferred Qualifications
- Previous school-based occupational therapy experience.
- Experience with IEP meetings, evaluations, and classroom adaptations.
- Caseload 2: Experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities.
- Caseload 5: Infant and toddler experience, developmental assessments, caregiver coaching, and IFSP collaboration.
- Experience coordinating multiple caseloads and working with families and school teams.
 

How to Apply
 

Interested candidates should submit:
- Updated Resume
- Active Maryland OT License
- Years of OT experience
- School-based or infant/toddler experience
- Preferred caseload number(s)
- Earliest available start date
- Availability through the coverage period
- Any scheduling restrictions
 

Important Notes

- Five temporary maternity-leave coverage openings are available.
- Candidates will be reviewed and interviewed by ND Global Consulting Services.
- Baltimore City Public Schools makes the final selection.
- Submission does not guarantee placement.
- Pay rate, benefits, employment classification, overtime, and application link are pending confirmation.