PT / OT / SLP SERVICES

2026-11-03

The Wake County Public School System ’ s ( WCPSS ) Special Education Department is seeking to establish one or more contracts for the purpose of providing services and conducting evaluations in the following areas : speechlanguage therapy ( SLP ), occupational therapy ( OT ), and physical therapy ( PT ). Services may be needed at the preschool , elementary , middle , or high school level . Some positions are itinerated or involve travel . The majority of providers must provide services in person . A limited number of SLP positions are virtual . WCPSS is also seeking SLP / SLP - Assistant teams to serve individual schools with caseloads over the NC DPI caseload cap of 50 . OTAssistants ( COTAs ) are also needed . ● As it relates to in - person therapy services , needs include : ○ Board licensed OT / PT / SLP with the skills and competency to create and implement treatment plans , provide in - person therapy services , and document therapy services in accordance with the Individualized Education Plan . ○ Board licensed OT / PT / SLP with the skills and competency to provide supplemental aids and services ( consultation ) and document these services in accordance with the Individualized Education Plan . ○ Board licensed SLP to provide virtual therapy to students and document these services in accordance with the Individualized Education Plan . ○ Board licensed SLP - Assistant and OT - Assistant ( COTA ) with the skills and competency to create therapy materials , conduct therapy , conduct student observations , administer simple screeners , and document services in accordance with the Individualized Education Plan . Preference may be given to agencies who offer to supervise these positions . ○ All therapists must be licensed by their state licensing board . SLPs must also hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence ( CCC ) from ASHA . ○ All therapists must hold a current and valid National Provider Identifier ( NPI ), as well as registration with NC Tracks . ● As it relates to conducting evaluations , needs include : ○ OT / PT / SLP with the skills and competency to conduct an in - person comprehensive evaluation to include gathering background and referral information , conduct clinical observations , administer formal and informal assessments , utilize standard and non - standardized assessments as appropriate , collaborate with other providers , interpret the results of the evaluation , provide written reports based on evaluation findings , attend the IEP meeting as a member of the IEP team , propose IEP goals , service delivery type and frequency , aids and supports , and provide training and consultation to classroom staff .

North Carolina

2026-05-05