Occupational Therapist- Part Time Casual

The Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton County Educational Service Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a part-time casual position in a school setting. The role focuses on identifying and providing specialized interventions for students with physical, emotional, sensory, or perceptual deficits affecting school performance.

The candidate will screen, evaluate, and implement interventions, collaborate with educators and families, supervise support staff as appropriate, and ensure compliance with district and

Qualifications

• Must hold current ODE registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active license in Occupational Therapy from the Ohio OT, PT & Athletic Trainers Board.
• Must have a valid driver's license and provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide screenings, evaluations, and interventions to support students in the school environment.
• Develop and monitor individualized educational goals and strategies based on data and maintain student documentation.
• Perform mobility and handling tasks, including transfers and use of adaptive equipment.
• Deliver therapy to improve sensory-motor functions related to the educational program.
• Direct and supervise the activities of the certified occupational therapy assistant as appropriate.
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and outside agencies to meet students' needs.
• Maintain compliance with district, state and federal guidelines.
• Develop and maintain an efficient schedule covering workload responsibilities.
• Utilize own transportation to carry out school assignments and transport materials.
• Participate in professional development to stay current in best practice techniques.

Skills

ODE Registration

Driver's license

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist- Part Time Casual JobID: 46527

• Position Type:
  Related Services/ Occupational Therapist
• Date Posted:
  8/27/2026
• Location:
  Hamilton County Educational Service Center

Open Position Announcement
Occupational Therapist
Part Time Casual

• Current ODE Registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist
• A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or institution
• A valid license in Occupational Therapy from the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board
• Must have valid driver's license and provide own transportation.

JOB SUMMARY:
To identify, evaluate and provide specialized occupational therapy interventions to students who evidence physical, emotional, sensory and/or perceptual deficits when these deficits affect school performance and achievement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide screenings, evaluations, and interventions to support students in the school environment through an inter-disciplinary process.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of individualized educational goals and strategies based on data and maintain student documentation.
• Utilize good body mechanics, physical strength and mobility to include lifting and moving children, demonstrating requested activities ( i.e. jumping, running, hopping, crawling, lifting and managing materials, etc.), completing wheel chair transfers to a variety of surfaces, moving up and down from the floor, as well as using, moving and managing adaptive equipment and materials.
• Provide therapy to improve, develop or restore sensory motor functions impaired or lost through illness, injury and/or deprivation as related to the educational program and to prevent, through early intervention, initial or further impairment or loss of function.
• Direct and supervise the activities of the certified occupational therapy assistant, as appropriate.
• Appropriately implement rules and regulations in accordance with district, state and federal guidelines.
• Develop and maintain an efficient schedule that includes all components of workload responsibilities.
• Communicate and collaborate with educational team members, including teachers, administrators, parents, outside agencies to meet students' individualized needs.
• Maintain policies and procedures of Hamilton County Educational Service Center.
• Participate in professional development to stay current in "best practice" techniques, maintain licensure and improve job performance.
• Utilize own transportation to carry out school assignments, transport and manage instructional materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND ADA STATEMENT:
The Hamilton County Educational Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise. The Governing Board of Hamilton County Educational Service Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.