Occupational Therapist - Part-Time - (Qualifies for $750 Recruiting Incentive)

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) seeks an Occupational Therapist for a part-time role in Columbus, OH. Immediate start with duties including evaluating students, developing IEPs, and planning therapy programs that fit daily routines.

The incumbent will collaborate with school staff, families, and agencies, ensuring HIPAA/FERPA compliance while maintaining high ethical and professional standards. Travel and vehicle access may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Valid Pupil Services Registration from the Ohio State Board of Education.
• Master's Degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students in self-care, fine motor, and related areas within the multi-factored process.
• Develop and implement IEPs and therapy programs for identified students.
• Plan therapy schedules, participate in team meetings and conferences.
• Use behavior management to maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Incorporate instructional technology and uphold acceptable use policies.
• Monitor progress with data collection and progress reporting.
• Consult with parents and school staff; support at-home therapies.
• Supervise OT assistants where assigned and co-sign documentation.
• Provide staff training and participate in professional development.
• Adhere to laws, policies, HIPAA/FERPA, and confidentiality.

Skills

Valid state license

Pupil Services Registration

Clear criminal record

Drug-free workplace compliance

Driver's license (potential)

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Part-Time - (Qualifies for $750 Recruiting Incentive)

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) - Columbus, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Ohio OT/PT/AT Board.
• Valid Pupil Services Registration issued by the Ohio State Board of Education.
• Master's Degree or equivalent.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statute.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and Board policies
• Note: This assignment may require a valid driver's license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Employees must meet all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center's insurance carrier.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Student Services and his/her designee

Job Objectives:

Provide interventions and evaluations informed by evidence; identify learning opportunities to enable students to improve skills within the context of everyday activities and routines.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

"The following duties are representative of performance expectations, however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance or intended to be all inclusive."

• Evaluates students as a part of the multi-factored evaluation process in the areas of self-care, fine motor, visual-motor, sensory processing, and other related areas.
• Assists with the development of the individualized education program (IEP) for students.
• Plans and implements therapy programs for identified students, develops a therapy schedule, participates in team meetings, conferences, etc.
• Uses effective behavior management strategies to create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment; and is responsible for the care, custody and supervision of students.
• Incorporates and promotes instructional, assistive, and other types of technology; and upholds the acceptable use policy.
• Utilizes appropriate assessment, data collection and progress monitoring methods to inform instruction and monitor progress.
• Consults with parents, school personnel and outside agencies, as appropriate; provide families with techniques to assist with therapeutic interventions at home.
• Provides general supervision of an occupational therapist assistant when assigned, co-signs all documentation as required.
• Provides in-service and training to parents and school personnel.
• Participates on building level teams.
• Participates in professional growth activities through staff development, workshops, in-services and higher education.
• Upholds Board policies, follows administrative guidelines, complies with Federal and state laws, model policies and procedures, rules and regulations for the education of students with disabilities. Ensures paperwork is accurate, all timelines and deadlines are met (annual reviews, progress reports, etc.), strictly adheres to HIPPA and FERPA, respects personal privacy and maintains confidentiality of privileged information.
• Maintains high ethical standards, exhibits professionalism, self-control, flexibility, satisfactory attendance/punctuality, dependability, accepts responsibility for decisions and conduct, promotes a favorable image of the Agency, etc.).
• Adapts to unique circumstances and factors such as travel, extended hours, student behaviors, lifting/transferring students, interactions with aggressive/disruptive individuals, etc.
• Completes other specific job-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
• Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio.

Conduct:

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the ESC.

Terms of Employment:

Each staff member shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

The employees are responsible for maintaining proper certification/licensure and initiating the renewal process in sufficient time to receive the updated certificate/license before the present certificate/license expires.

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio Governing Board does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Job ID 23480 - Occupational Therapist - Part-Time

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Job Details

Job ID: 5727271

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Nov 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Categories

Special Education > Occupational Therapist

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kayla Montanaro , Talent Acquisition Specialist
• 2080 Citygate Dr
• Columbus, Ohio 43219
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]