Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Montgomery County Educational Service Center, Dayton, OH

Start Date: August 4, 2026 Salary: starting at $59,170 Full-Time Days: 185 days

We're a premier provider of high quality, cost effective, special education services in Ohio. We serve 16 public school districts in our county and more than 130 educational entities across Ohio.

Provide educationally relevant occupational therapy services using evidence-based practices. Conduct activity and environmental analyses to identify barriers to student participation. Develop and implement occupational therapy plans of care, including interventions for sensory processing, self-regulation, and daily living skills. Collaborate with students, families, and educational staff to set goals and benchmarks; explain IEP and SDI objectives clearly. Guide students in therapy regimens and use/adaptation of equipment and assistive technology. Document evaluations, progress, and interventions; ensure compliance with reporting standards. Advocate for students and support inclusive educational opportunities.

Valid Ohio OT license and Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Services credentials. Knowledge of documentation tools, assessment materials, and resources for therapy planning. Collaborative mindset and communication skills for working with families and staff. Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided for free by MCESC!).

Montgomery County ESC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Montgomery County Educational Service Center