Occupational Therapist

This position is for the 2025-2026 school year. Salary is based on years of experience and education.QUALIFICATIONS: Certification: Ohio Pupil Services License/Occupational Therapist Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers BoardEducation: Minimum of Masters DegreeExperience: Minimum of the supervised internship RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist and guide teachers in a multi-tiered level of support for students who may have a fine motor or sensory integration delay within the general education setting.Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified needs for occupational therapy.Identify children with suspected delays in fine motor and sensory processing. Provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis for occupational therapy needs. Participate in staffing, evaluation team meetings, and IEP meetings when relevant to the child.Provide appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual needs for occupational therapy.Assist in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff members in the implementation of therapy strategies through researched based activities and accommodations in the students daily activities.Provide information, support, and counseling to parents and families regarding occupational therapy.Maintain lists of referred, screened, assessed, and placed students.Keep thorough ongoing records and individual educational plans for those students receiving therapy.Submit billing and therapy documentation on a monthly basis.Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program to improve fine motor skills.Provide professional development and serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning occupational therapy.Possesses excellent interpersonal skills Possesses a basic understanding of educational curriculum and instructional methodsStrive to maintain and improve professional competence.Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.Such other duties will be assigned by the OVESC Superintendent.

Job Requirements
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Attend training sessions as determined by state, and district policies and proceduresAttend professional development meetings and in-services as requiredAt the request of the supervisor, attend parent conferences, home visits, or team meetings with school staffREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Ability to work effectively with othersAbility to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writingEffective, active listening skillsOrganizational and problem solving skillsKnowledge of public school policies and practicesBasic computer skillsAbility to operate various office equipmentCommitment to educationADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Occasional interaction with unruly childrenOccasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissueOccasional requirement to travelOccasional repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing