Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Location: Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO), Columbus, Ohio

Job Description

Provide interventions and evaluations informed by evidence; identify learning opportunities to enable students to improve skills within the context of everyday activities and routines.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Evaluate students as part of the multi‑factored evaluation process covering self‑care, fine motor, visual‑motor, sensory processing, and related areas.
• Assist with the development of the individualized education program (IEP) for students.
• Plan and implement therapy programs, develop a therapy schedule, and participate in team meetings and conferences.
• Use effective behavior‑management strategies to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment and be responsible for care, custody, and supervision of students.
• Incorporate and promote instructional technology; uphold the acceptable use policy.
• Utilize appropriate assessment, data collection, and progress‑monitoring methods to inform instruction and monitor progress.
• Consult with parents, school personnel, and outside agencies, providing families with techniques to assist with therapeutic interventions at home.
• Provide general supervision of an occupational therapist assistant when assigned, and co‑sign all documentation as required.
• Provide in‑service training to parents and school personnel.
• Participate on building‑level teams.
• Engage in professional growth activities through staff development, workshops, in‑services, and higher education.
• Uphold Board policies, follow administrative guidelines, comply with Federal and state laws, and model policies and procedures for the education of students with disabilities.
• Ensure paperwork accuracy, meet all timelines and deadlines, and strictly adhere to HIPAA and FERPA; maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
• Maintain high ethical standards and exhibit professionalism, self‑control, flexibility, satisfactory attendance, and dependability.
• Adapt to unique circumstances such as travel, extended hours, student behaviors, lifting/transferring students, and interactions with aggressive or disruptive individuals.
• Complete additional duties assigned by the superintendent or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Ohio OT/PT/AT Board.
• Valid Pupil Services Registration issued by the Ohio State Board of Education.
• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statute.
• Compliance with drug‑free workplace rules and Board policies.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle availability (may be required).
• Meet all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center’s insurance carrier.

Additional Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio Governing Board does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.