Occupational Therapy Practitioner

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Based Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:
5/6/2026

Location:
Cuyahoga Heights Local Schools

Date Available:
August 2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled


District:
ESC
Job Posting : Full-time Occupational Therapy Practitioner

Location: Cuyahoga Heights Local Schools, Ohio


Position Type : Full-time

Position Overview

Cuyahoga Heights Local Schools is seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapy Practitioner to join our student services team for the 2026 2027 school year. This individual will provide school-based occupational therapy services to students with identified needs and will collaborate closely with additional occupational therapy practitioners and other related service providers at the district.


Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively and maintain consistent communication with additional occupational therapy practitioners as well as school staff and families.
• Provide individualized occupational therapy services to an assigned caseload in accordance with established treatment plans.
• Accurately document and monitor student progress and therapy service minutes to ensure compliance with district and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in alignment with school timelines, procedures, and reporting expectations.
• Provide education, guidance, and training to families to support carryover of each student's individualized therapy plan.
• Participate in and support Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) processes, including data collection, intervention implementation, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Attend IEP and ETR meetings as needed and communicate the occupational therapy plan of care recommendations clearly to families and team members.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and student-centered environment through ongoing communication with school personnel and families. Qualifications
• Current Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant (preferred) or Occupational Therapist License.
• A Pupil Services License and/or a temporary pupil services license from ODEW
• Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Prior experience in school-based occupational therapy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IDEA, the IEP process, and school-based service delivery models.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a supervising Occupational Therapist (OTR).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Compensation & Schedule
Competitive daily rate commensurate with experience.

Full-time, 2026-2027 school year.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following through Frontline:

• Resume
• Copy of Ohio SLP License
• Letter of interest highlighting school-based experience

Application Deadline : Until Filled