Occupational Therapist
Full Time • Mesquite, TX
Responsive recruiter
Why Choose Candor?
At Candor, we’re not just a company—we’re a mission-driven community of educators passionate about making a real difference. Here, your expertise isn’t just appreciated—it’s celebrated. We believe you can serve students meaningfully without sacrificing your work-life balance. Join a supportive team where your growth, well-being, and success take center stage.
What We’re Looking For:
Are you a compassionate Occupational Therapist dedicated to empowering students and schools? Here's what you’ll need to join our team:
- Education: Master’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Licensure: Active Occupational Therapist license issued by the Texas Advisory Board of Occupational Therapy (TABOT).
- Certification: CPR certification.
- Language Proficiency: Bilingual skills preferred but not required.
Your Role:
As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll play a critical role in helping students improve functional skills and achieve greater independence in their educational environments. Your responsibilities will include:
- Evaluate Needs: Perform Occupational Therapy assessments to determine students' needs and eligibility for specialized services.
- Communicate Findings: Communicate evaluation findings to parents, educators, and other stakeholders, offering clear, actionable recommendations.
- Develop Interventions: Collaborate with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to create evidence-based interventions that promote student participation, access to education, and skill development.
- Provide Therapy: Deliver direct therapy services or oversee Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in implementing IEP goals.
- Monitor Progress: Maintain accurate, detailed records of student progress and use data to adjust interventions as needed.
- Support Team: Actively participate in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and multidisciplinary team discussions to advocate for students and support their growth.
Your expertise and dedication will empower students to develop the skills needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
At Candor, we know that great educators deserve great rewards. Here’s what we offer:
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $50.00 per hour—get compensated for every minute you work.
- Flexibility: Choose a schedule that works for you—full-time, part-time, or as-needed roles available.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans designed with you in mind.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with matching contributions to help you secure your future.
- Professional Growth: Access mentorship opportunities and reimbursement for professional development.
- Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 in referral bonuses for bringing great talent to our team.
Ready to Make a Difference?
This is more than a job—it’s your opportunity to inspire change and grow with a team that values YOU. Don’t wait—apply today and discover how you can thrive at Candor.
Let’s shape the future of education—together!
Compensation: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Candor is an education staffing company built by educators. We understand the challenges schools are facing: increased demands and too few providers. To prove our commitment to our schools and students, we have made it our mission to ensure districts of all sizes have access to highly qualified, student-centered professionals who can deliver the exceptional services that students deserve.
Founded in 2019 by Dr. Todd and Kelly Kunders, Candor is a company driven by a profound mission: empowering schools to meet the evolving needs of exceptional learners. With over 35 years of combined experience in public education, Todd and Kelly witnessed firsthand the increasing challenges faced by schools in delivering meaningful evaluations and personalized support. As passionate educators and leaders, they saw the strain critical shortages placed on districts and knew something had to change. Candor was born to bridge this gap, lightening the load for schools while ensuring every child has access to the tools and resources they deserve to thrive.
Founded in 2019 by Dr. Todd and Kelly Kunders, Candor is a company driven by a profound mission: empowering schools to meet the evolving needs of exceptional learners. With over 35 years of combined experience in public education, Todd and Kelly witnessed firsthand the increasing challenges faced by schools in delivering meaningful evaluations and personalized support. As passionate educators and leaders, they saw the strain critical shortages placed on districts and knew something had to change. Candor was born to bridge this gap, lightening the load for schools while ensuring every child has access to the tools and resources they deserve to thrive.
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