K-12 School OT Specialist (Part-Time)

ProCare Therapy; Kentucky; On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

ProCare Therapy seeks a part-time, contract school-based Occupational Therapist to serve K-12 students across three educational sites in the Akron area. The role emphasizes elementary assessments and collaboration with teachers and families.

The OT will evaluate and reassess students, provide supervision to COTAs, and contribute to IEP meetings. Flexibility in hours is required to match seasonal needs.

Qualifications

• Active OT license in Ohio required.
• Experience in school-based OT preferred.
• Caseload spans K-12 with elementary emphasis.
• Ability to supervise COTAs.
• Flexible with fluctuating hours throughout the school year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT services aligned with IEP goals, focusing on elementary students; support middle/high school as needed.
• Conduct evaluations, reassessments, and standardized testing for referred students across three sites.
• Provide clinical supervision to COTAs and ensure quality of service delivery.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to promote student success.
• Maintain thorough documentation and contribute to IEP meetings as required.
• Adapt schedules based on seasonal assessment needs and site requirements.

Skills

School-based OT

COTA supervision

IEP collaboration

Assessment & evaluations

Strong communication

Education

Master's in Occupational Therapy

OT license in Ohio

Job description

ProCare Therapy seeks a part-time, contract school-based Occupational Therapist to serve K-12 students across three educational sites in the Akron area. The role emphasizes elementary assessments and collaboration with teachers and families.

The OT will evaluate and reassess students, provide supervision to COTAs, and contribute to IEP meetings. Flexibility in hours is required to match seasonal needs.