Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistLocation: As AssignedReports To: Director, Occupational and Physical TherapyCompensation: Related Service Provider Salary ScheduleUnion: Cleveland Teachers Union2026 - 2027 School YearProvides Occupational Therapy services as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.), for students with Individualized Education Programs (I.E.P.)ResponsibilitiesProvides evaluation, intervention, and documentation for children ages 3-22 who have been identified as having special needs that may be physically, developmentally, socially, or emotionally disabling, using the integrated model of service delivery in the Least Restrictive Environment (L.R.E.).Provides direct treatment, monitoring, and consultation to the educational team to help students acquire educationally related functional activitiesTravels to various schools within the district as assigned by the Office of Related ServicesWilling to accept extra assignments based on caseloadFollows the departmental procedures, attends in-services and departmental meetings, and completes documentation requirements for the districtSubmits documentation required by the districtCompletes any additional duties as requested by the Office of Related Services Administrator and/or the Administrator(s) of the Division of Special EducationFollow the policies put forth by the Cleveland Metropolitan School DistrictQualificationsGraduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy programCurrent License to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Ohio, issued by the OT/PT/AT Trainers BoardValid Certificate from the Ohio Department of EducationKnowledgeable in pediatric interventions and rehabilitation techniquesSelf-starter, independent, and dependable workerAble to collaborate well on a team of therapists, teachers, parents, and outside agenciesWorking Conditions/Physical DemandsExpected moving, walking, and standing consistent with a school environment, and occasionally lifting up to 15 poundsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and armsThe employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal school environment.Local travel may be required for training/meetings.To ApplyPlease submit your resume and application using Workday, our online human capital management system. Please note that an offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen.EEO StatementWe believe that equity and inclusion at CMSD is an essential call to action, a catalyst to ensure value and appreciation among all our employees, so we may be fair and welcoming now and in the future. CMSD provides equal opportunities for employment, retention and advancement of all personnel by administering all terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or genetic information, age, citizenship status, military status, sexual orientation or expression, socio-economic status, title, other dimensions of identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.The District's Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, and Sexual Harassment and the District's Title IX grievance procedures, including information on how to report or file a complaint of discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the District will respond, may be accessed on the District's Civil Rights Notices webpage, available at ClevelandMetroSchools.org/domain/105. The District's Title IX Coordinator / Director of Equal Employment Opportunity may be reached at:1111 Superior Avenue East, Suite 1800Cleveland, Ohio 44114(216)-View email address on click.appcast.io