Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Cincinnati Public Schools

Student Services - CINCINNATI, Ohio

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Job Details

Job ID:5732088

Application Deadline:Jun 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:Today

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

Cincinnati Public Schools

Department of Student Services

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

GENERAL FUNCTION: Provide direct and consultative services for children with disabilities

that impact student learning within the realm of Occupational

Therapy underneath the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Conduct Occupational Therapy screenings according to established state and federal professional

standards and procedures.

2) Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and planning sessions in order to meet the

continuing needs of identified students or those at risk.

3) Develop Individualized Education Programs for identified students, under the supervision of a

licensed Occupational Therapist.

4) Collaborate with Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) members regarding age appropriate

intervention strategies

5) Provide Occupational Therapy services using a variety of service delivery models within a

collaborative team to address fine motor needs of the student, under the supervision of a licensed

Occupational Therapist.

6) Complete documentation through progress notes and quarterly reports that specify student

progress on IEP goals and objectives, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

7) Work collaboratively with supervising occupational therapist, teachers, and parents including

parent/teacher conferences to ensure a unified approach to school-related issues.

8) Provide training to teachers, parents, instructor assistants, and other related service personnel to

ensure their effective contribution to a child's Individualized Education Program.

9) Collaborate regularly with your supervising Occupational Therapist.

10) Serve on various district, school or Occupational Therapy staff committees as appropriate.

11) Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Valid Ohio Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License issued

by the State of Ohio

Occupational, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board

Valid Certificate from National Board for Certification of

Occupational

Therapists (NBCOT)

Valid Ohio School Occupational Therapy Teacher License

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge and expertise in research based therapy methods.

Knowledge and experience of intervention based service delivery models.

Knowledge of Ohio Academic Content Standards; Operating Standards for Ohio's Schools Serving

Children with Disabilities; Elementary and Secondary Schools Operating Standards for Ohio's Schools;

and Ohio Model Procedures

Knowledge of federal and state legislation

Strong oral and written communication skills

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$31.35 Per Hour