Substitute School Occupational Therapist

Achievement Centers for Children; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

NCTA is seeking a school-based Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality OT services in an educational setting for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade in the Akron area. You will evaluate children, plan interventions, and develop instructional plans to meet functional and educational needs.

This temporary assignment runs from Oct 20 to Nov 20, 2026, with hours 7:30am–3pm, 3–4 days per week. Ohio OT licensure, strong assessment and collaboration with educators and COTAs are essential

Qualifications

• Current Ohio Occupational Therapy license required.
• Strong assessment and intervention planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing treatment to assigned caseload.
• Work together with and provide supervision to COTAs.
• Conduct assessments and support IEP development.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and OTAs.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to support student success.
• Documentation and data collection of ongoing therapy.
• Complete necessary Medicaid billing in conjunction with school deadlines and procedures.

Skills

Assessment skills

Intervention planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Ohio OT license

Tools

Medicaid billing

Job description

Job Type

Temporary

Description

NCTA provides comprehensive, student-centered services. Our dedicated team works collaboratively with educators, families and other professionals to provide evidence-based, individualized, and comprehensive support ensuring that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Position Summary:

As a school-based Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality occupational therapy services within an educational setting. You will be responsible for evaluating children across different grade levels, planning interventions, and developing instructional plans tailored to meet their specific functional and educational needs.

General Information

• Timeframe of position: October 20, 2026 thru November 20, 2026
• Grades: Kindergarten through 8th grade
• Pay Range: $40-50/hr
• Hours: 7:30am-3pm
• Working Days or Days per week: 3-4 days/wk
• Hours per day: 7-8 hours per day

Responsibilities include:

• Provide ongoing treatment to assigned caseload
• Work together with and provide supervision to COTAs
• Conduct assessments and support IEP development
• Collaborate with educators, families, and OTAs
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to support student success
• Documentation and data collection of ongoing therapy
• Complete necessary Medicaid billing in conjunction with school deadlines and procedures

Requirements

• Current licensure within the state of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy
• Strong Assessment and intervention planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Passion for working with children and helping them overcome developmental, education and motor challenges
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Preferred Qualifications

• Ohio Department of Education Certification
• Experience working as an Occupational Therapist in a school or educational setting

NCTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer