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Many therapists reach a point in their careers when they consider trading the clinical or medical environment for the hallways of a school. As the demand for specialized therapy services in schools continues to grow, a school-based therapy role can offer new opportunities to expand your career with a handful of benefits unique to practicing in the educational setting.

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While communication and teamwork skills are essential for any career, school-based therapists need a specific set of abilities that go beyond the basics. In addition to being able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly, districts are actively looking for a few key specialized skills that help therapy professionals thrive in a school setting and offer the best support to the students they work with.

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School-based therapy can cover a wide range of services from psychologists, school nurses, speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, sign language interpreters, and more. The goal of the school district is to create a comprehensive team of professionals who can come together to create the best learning environment for students with developmental disabilities. For example, special education teachers can help teach students who are unable to attend mainstream classes with their peers. Speech-language pathologists can help these students learn the communication skills they need to make themselves heard. Occupational and physical therapists can help them with any physical challenges they need to overcome.

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