School-Based Occupational Therapist | IEP & Therapy

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) in Columbus, Ohio seeks an Occupational Therapist with immediate start. The role involves evaluating students, developing IEPs, planning therapy programs, and collaborating with families and school staff to enable student growth in daily activities.

The position requires state licensure, Pupil Services Registration, a Master’s degree, and compliance with policies including HIPAA/FERPA. Travel may be required.

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: may require a valid driver's license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle; insurance carrier requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates students as part of multi-factored evaluation in self-care, fine motor, visual-motor, sensory processing, and related areas.
• Assists with development of the IEP for students.
• Plans and implements therapy programs for identified students, develops a therapy schedule, participates in team meetings, conferences, etc.
• Uses behavior management to create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment; supervises students.
• Incorporates instructional technology and upholds the acceptable use policy.
• Utilizes assessment, data collection and progress monitoring to inform instruction and monitor progress.
• Consults with parents, school personnel and outside agencies; provide families with at-home techniques.
• Provides 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 HIPPA and FERPA, respects privacy and maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains high ethical standards, professionalism, punctuality, dependability, and a favorable image of the Agency.
• Adapts to travel, extended hours, student behaviors, lifting/transferring students, etc.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
• Job performance evaluated per Governing Board policy.

Education

Master's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) in Columbus, Ohio seeks an Occupational Therapist with immediate start. The role involves evaluating students, developing IEPs, planning therapy programs, and collaborating with families and school staff to enable student growth in daily activities.

The position requires state licensure, Pupil Services Registration, a Master’s degree, and compliance with policies including HIPAA/FERPA. Travel may be required.