School-Based Occupational Therapist - Summers Off & Impactful

Best Point; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off 34 days first year

Job summary

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health in Cincinnati seeks an Occupational Therapist for a school-based role with summers off. You will support students in fine motor skills, sensory processing, ADLs/IADLs, and classroom participation, developing and executing IEP/504 goals alongside teachers and families.

This full-time position requires Ohio OT licensure, NBCOT preferred, and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current ODE 5-Year Pupil Services License or ODE Registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Ohio schools.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid Ohio Occupational Therapist license through the OTPTAT Board.
• NBCOT certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience working with students with disabilities, including students with autism and behavioral or communication challenges.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary educational team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group occupational therapy interventions based on student needs.
• Implement occupational therapy services aligned withIEP and 504 goals.
• Monitor and document student progress and adjust interventions as appropriate.
• Support development of fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, functional living, and classroom participation skills.
• Utilize evidence-based approaches, includingStructured Teaching, behavioral interventions, and CPI de-escalation techniques.
• Serve as a positive role model for social skills, self-care, independence, and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop classroom strategies and curriculum modifications that support student participation.
• Partner with families to support carryover and generalization of skills across environments.
• Participate in school events, team meetings, and multidisciplinary planning.
• Coordinate services with administrators, behavior support staff, and other related service providers.
• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments.
• Developstrength-based, student-centered treatment plans.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute occupational therapy expertise to educational planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential student records.
• Complete required therapy documentation, service logs, and progress reports.
• Maintain organized therapy spaces and ensure necessary resources are available.
• Manage scheduling and coordinate services across the school environment.
• Maintain compliance with educational, state, federal, and organizational standards.
• Stay current with evidence-based occupational therapy practices and special education requirements.
• Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities to improve student outcomes and service delivery.
• Support sensory rooms and mock apartment spaces designed to promote functional and independent living skills.
• Assist with transition planning and task analysis.
• Collaborate with behavior support staff to address student needs.
• Participate in program initiatives that promote student independence, engagement, and success.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Licensed OT Ohio

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Disability experience

NBCOT preferred

Education

Bachelor/Master OT degree

Ohio OT license (ODE)

NBCOT certification

Job description

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health in Cincinnati seeks an Occupational Therapist for a school-based role with summers off. You will support students in fine motor skills, sensory processing, ADLs/IADLs, and classroom participation, developing and executing IEP/504 goals alongside teachers and families.

This full-time position requires Ohio OT licensure, NBCOT preferred, and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.