Occupational Therapist Assistant

Dayton Area School Consortium; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Educational Service Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team at the Regional Center in Ohio. This full-time role supports licensed therapists by delivering therapeutic interventions and guiding students in mobility and daily living skills under supervision.

The position requires a valid OT/PT Assistant Board license and OS BoE Pupil Services credentials, along with strong communication and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Requires valid OT/PT Assistant Board license.
• Ohio OS BoE Pupil Services credentials required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and adapt activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed therapists in implementing therapeutic interventions per student service plans.
• Guide students in therapy regimens to improve mobility, strength, dexterity, coordination, and daily living skills.
• Conduct activity and environmental analyses to identify and address barriers to participation.
• Implement safety precautions and assist with sensory processing, equipment use, and classroom positioning.
• Document therapy progress, maintain records, and assist with reporting and in-service presentations.
• Support families and staff in understanding therapy services and objectives.
• Maintain and organize therapy equipment and supplies, ensuring a safe and clean workspace.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

OT/PT Assistant Board license

Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Services credentials

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Services/ Occupational Therapy Assisant
  
• Date Posted:
  10/12/2026
  
• Location:
  Montgomery County ESC Regional Center
  

Montgomery County Educational Service Center

200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402

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Job Title:Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Location:Montgomery County ESC - Regional Center

Start Date:ASAP

Salary:Commensurate with education & experience

Full/Part-Time:Full-Time

Days:185

Who We Are:

We're a premier provider of high quality, cost effective, special education services in Ohio. We serve 16 public school districts in our county and more than 130 educational entities across Ohio. #WeAreMCESC!

What You'll Do:

• Assist licensed therapists in implementing therapeutic interventions per student service plans.
• Guide students in therapy regimens to improve mobility, strength, dexterity, coordination, and daily living skills.
• Conduct activity and environmental analyses to identify and address barriers to participation.
• Implement safety precautions and assist with sensory processing, equipment use, and classroom positioning.
• Document therapy progress, maintain records, and assist with reporting and in-service presentations.
• Support families and staff in understanding therapy services and objectives.
• Maintain and organize therapy equipment and supplies, ensuring a safe and clean workspace.

What You'll Bring:

• Valid OT/PT Assistant Board license and Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Services credentials.
• Knowledge of Ohio Schools Medicaid Program covered services.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and adapt activities for individual student needs.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided for free by MCESC!).

Montgomery County ESC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.