School-Based OT: Empower Student Growth

ESC of Central Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide interventions and evaluations for students, identifying learning opportunities within daily activities and routines. The role focuses on self-care, fine motor, visual-motor, sensory processing, and related areas to enhance student skills.

You will develop IEPs, plan therapy programs, participate in team meetings, utilize assistive technologies, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and school

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates students as 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.

Skills

OT License

Pupil Services Registration

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide interventions and evaluations for students, identifying learning opportunities within daily activities and routines. The role focuses on self-care, fine motor, visual-motor, sensory processing, and related areas to enhance student skills.

You will develop IEPs, plan therapy programs, participate in team meetings, utilize assistive technologies, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and school