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Occupational Therapist at Research Triangle Charter Academy (Part-Time)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

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Job Description

Now offering an $5,000 signing bonus for qualified candidates.

This position is scheduled for 32 hours per week.

School Information

Located in Durham, NC, Research Triangle Charter Academy opened in 2000 and serves students K-8. At Research Triangle, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Research Triangle Charter Academy click here.

Why Choose Research Triangle Charter Academy

  • Effective leadership driving successful outcomes.
  • Competitive pay above market and benefits.
  • Research Triangle Charter Academy has exceeded growth expectations on the state test.
  • Opportunities for growth and personal development.
  • Strong parental involvement.
  • Layers of support through Dean model.
  • Commitment to providing a safe learning environment for students to thrive.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services as outlined in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans.
  • Conduct assessments of motor, visual-motor, and sensory-motor skills for students referred for special education evaluation to help determine eligibility for services.
  • Participate in the IEP/Section 504 process, providing input on assessment measures, intervention strategies, and student progress.
  • Collaborate as a member of the special education team to deliver comprehensive services to students with disabilities.
  • Consult with teachers, school administrators, parents, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ physical, motor, and sensory development.
  • Work closely with teachers to integrate occupational therapy goals into the classroom environment and support classroom objectives through therapy programs.
  • Provide training to relevant individuals on effective methods to assist students in mainstream settings.
  • Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust occupational therapy interventions in collaboration with school staff and parents.
  • Utilize treatment strategies involving physical, sensory, manual, creative, and recreational activities to support student development.
  • Design adaptive equipment and devices for individual students and classroom use.
  • Maintain an accurate record of student caseload requirements and update the Special Education Administrator on any changes.
  • Maintain a detailed schedule and service logs, and track student progress toward therapy goals.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in handling confidential matters and materials.
  • Pursue ongoing professional development to stay informed about current practices and research in occupational therapy.
  • Participate in school initiatives such as screening programs to support student development.
  • Attend parent-teacher meetings as needed to discuss student progress and therapy plans.
  • Perform other job related duties as assigned by the building principal

Qualifications

  • OT license issued by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services to students as outlined in their IEPs or 504 plans. Collaborate with school staff and parents to integrate therapy goals into the classroom and support student development.

Key Skills

IEP developmentMotor skills assessmentVisual-motor assessmentSensory-motor assessmentAdaptive equipment designCase managementStudent progress trackingConfidentiality

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (167 salary observations; 872 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,279 salary observations; 29,546 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $87k (middle half $81k–$90k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
North Carolina vs national$92k median in North Carolina$97k nationally (−5%)167 state / 5,279 national salary observations
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in North Carolina240 active9,043 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 42% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onNorth Carolina occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment270 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 27 employers
4
<$95k
13
$95k-115k
4
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
34% this job
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$67-$73/hr
#2

Clinic Director I - Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

EmpowerMe Wellness · Moraga, California

$54-$71/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

$5,000 signing bonus
Competitive pay above market
Benefits package

Living in Durham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,626/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.6
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.