School Based Occupational Therapist

Bellefaire JCB; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Tuition discount

Supervision for licensed roles

403(b) retirement with employer match

PTO and paid holidays

EAP support

Fertility/IVF coverage

Childcare FSA

Pet insurance

Job summary

The Monarch School’s Supervisory Occupational Therapist at Bellefaire JCB will supervise, evaluate, and direct Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, and provide OT services to students in individual and small group settings.

The role supports a collaborative, low‑caseload team with generous resources, flexible duties balancing hands‑on therapy and paperwork, and a comprehensive benefits package including health care, retirement options, PTO, and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Valid Ohio OT license and Ohio Dept of Education license for area of specialty; NBCOT preferred.
• Experience working with autistic children is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assign and direct Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Evaluate performance and participate in hiring/disciplina ry processes.
• Provide direct and indirect OT services to Monarch School students with autism.
• Attend meetings and present assessments for IEP/ETR processes.
• Develop sensory interventions and consult with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Core Expertise

Independent Judgment

Cultural Competency

Interpersonal Communication

Professional Conduct

Collaboration and Teamwork

Problem Solving

Service Orientation

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The salary for this full time 10-month school year position is $60,000 - $65,000.

Additional compensation for days worked during our extended school year program.

$5000 sign on bonus.

Monarch OT Advantages include:

• low caseload numbers (30-40 students total for evaluations; 3-6 for treatments)
• generous space and supply availability
• no formal productivity requirement
• large, supportive, & collaborative Occupational Therapy Department
• daily responsibilities balance hands‑on engagement with students and paperwork requirements

At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.

Our offerings include:

• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical (free option available), dental, vision & FSAs
• Education Perks: 50% CWRU MSW tuition discount & free supervision for licensed roles
• Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and 24/7 EAP support
• Family Care: Fertility/IVF coverage, childcare FSA, and pet insurance

JOB SUMMARY:

The Monarch School’s Supervisory Occupational Therapist will supervise, evaluate, make recommendations in hiring, disciplinary and discharge process of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. The Monarch School Supervisory Occupational Therapist is part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals who are expected to provide the highest caliber of instruction in individual and/or small class settings. Additionally, Supervisor Occupational Therapists will provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy services to all students at the Monarch School requiring Occupational Therapy intervention. The Monarch School Supervisory Occupational Therapist is supervised by the Occupational Therapy Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Supervise, assign and responsibly direct Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
2. Evaluate the performance of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, including issuing disciplinary action as appropriate, and complete the annual performance evaluations for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
3. Participate and make recommendations in the hiring, disciplinary and discharge processes for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants on the team and participate in the adjustment of any grievance filed by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
4. Complete evaluations and recommendations for children with autism.
5. Complete evaluations for the purpose of the IEP/ISP and attend and present at the meetings.
6. Complete evaluations for the purpose of the ETR and attend and present at the meetings.
7. Administer diagnostic assessments (formal and informal evaluations) to children with autism.
8. Collect data electronically and through daily notes.
9. Ensure your department supervisor reads and provides feedback to the documents prior to it being placed in official document.
10. As necessary, utilize Safety Care procedures, including at a minimum, make use of the necessary Two-Person Stability Hold.
11. Develop sensory recommendations and interventions to be utilized throughout the student’s day.
12. Provide feedback, develop and implement supports as it relates to occupational therapy to the family on various issues that are discussed.
13. Provide consultation and training to interdisciplinary team regarding Occupational Therapy needs of children with autism.
14. Provide in-class observation and consultation of Monarch School students.
15. Provide direct therapy to children with autism on a one-to-one and small group basis.
16. Attend and participate in occupational therapy meetings.
17. Educate self on research and new treatment techniques within occupational therapy field on ongoing basis.
18. Contribute and support Occupational therapy team in extra projects, such as, presenting at conferences, plan field day, educate interdisciplinary team members on the importance of sensory supports and communicate with team and families.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
2. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
4. Other duties as assigned by management.

AGENCY SUMMARY:

When you come to work at Monarch Center for Autism, you become an integral part of our dedicated and hardworking team of professionals that include Intervention Specialists, Associate Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behavior Specialists, Art Therapists, Music Therapist, Recreational Therapist, and Horticulture Therapist. Classroom teams are intentionally small, so students can receive one‑on‑one and small group instruction, within the confines of Monarch’s visual language immersion teaching Model. The Model combines concept‑driven language instruction with visual supports, technology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1.Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
2. 2.Licensure: Valid Ohio Occupational Therapy license. Current Ohio Department of Education license for area of specialty. National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy.
3. 3. Competency/Skills:
   • Core Expertise: Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
   • Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
   • Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
   • Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
   • Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
   • Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
   • Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
   • Service Orientation: Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not.
   • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.
4. 4. Experience: Combination of education, training, and/or experience in working with autistic children.

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non‑profit administrative service organization providing a united, community‑based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission‑related goals and operate in a more cost‑effective and efficient manner.