Occupational Therapist

Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve; Wooster Heights (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve is seeking a School Based Occupational Therapist for the 2026-27 school year. This role requires valid Ohio Department of Education and Occupational Therapist licenses, providing essential therapy programs based on individual student needs identified in their IEP.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with educational teams, ensure compliance with relevant laws, and support exceptional student activities in a positive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Ohio Department of Education license.
• Must hold a valid Ohio Occupational Therapist license.
• Preferred school based experience in occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening services for suspected delays.
• Collaborate with evaluation teams for assessments.
• Plan and provide occupational therapy programs based on IEPs.

Skills

Valid Ohio Department of Education license

Valid Ohio Occupational Therapist license

School based experience

Valid driver's license

Ability to pass BCI/FBI background checks

Job description

School Based Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) 2026-27 School Year

Position Type

Student Support Services / Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Department of Education license
• Valid Ohio Occupational Therapist license issued by OTPTAT Board
• School based experience preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Successfully pass BCI/FBI background checks

General Description

1. Provide screening services to identify suspected delays and recommend children for occupational therapy services.
2. Functions as a member of the evaluation team to provide a multi-factored evaluation to facilitate the assessment and diagnosis to determine eligibility for occupational therapy services.
3. Participates in the decision to deliver occupational therapy services to a child and assists in development of the Individualized Educational Program.
4. Provides appropriate occupational therapy to meet students needs identified in evaluations report and as described in the IEP.
5. Plan, organize, and provide appropriate occupational therapy programs and activities to meet student needs including accommodations and modifications in the schools' environment.
6. Collaborates with other special service providers and school personnel to develop appropriate classroom activities to reinforce services being provided to children by the occupational therapist.
7. Collect, monitor, and report student progress. Use the data collected to inform therapy decisions.
8. Document occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of services as appropriate, with the district policy to meet expected deadlines.
9. Maintains appropriate procedural safeguards and records for all students receiving occupational therapy.
10. Assists in assessing and recommending assistive technology, seating/ positioning equipment, transportation, and other adaptive equipment in all school environments.
11. Provide fieldwork education and supervision for occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students.
12. Maintains confidentiality in all job related discussions and communications.
13. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To assist the Madison Board of Education in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform us of any special needs you have so that we may make it possible for you to participate in the application for employment process. The Madison Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, handicap, disability or national origin in employment and in the educational programs and activities that it operates. The Board reserves all legal rights relating to vacancies, including the right to fill by voluntary/involuntary transfer or newly-hired personnel, in accordance with negotiated procedures, and the right not to fill a posted vacancy.