Also called: School OT
Helps students build skills like handwriting, using scissors, focusing, and managing sensory overload.
School OTs work on fine-motor games, set up sensory breaks, adapt pencils and keyboards, and help students with self-care skills. They travel between buildings and write IEP goals.
BLS occupational therapists; school pay is often lower than hospitals.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's or doctorate in occupational therapy and a state license.
Ways in: Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Kinesiology, Psychology, Health Sciences.
Growing much faster than average (about 11% over 10 years). BLS projects ~11% growth.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can suggest activities and draft reports; adapting tools and coaching handwriting and sensory skills hands-on stays human.
Classes: Anatomy and physiology, Psychology, Art or ceramics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1122.
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