School-Based Occupational Therapist

Position: School-Based Occupational Therapist Assignment Area: Jefferson County Educational Service Center 2023 Sunset Boulevard Steubenville, Ohio 43952 Work Location: Anticipated Vacancy Edison Local and Indian Creek Local Salary: Based upon education and experience on the salary schedule Employment Date: Beginning as soon as possible and continuing through the 2026–2027 school year Contract: 210-day contract Qualifications and Requirements Candidates must possess experience or be able to demonstrate a vast knowledge and skill set to provide School-Based Occupational therapy as a direct or related service for students with disabilities, ages preschool through high school Experience working with pre-school and school-age students Master's degree in Occupational Therapy Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio Must be well-versed in applicable state and federal law Specific Duties Conduct occupational therapy assessments for evaluations and develop occupational therapy goals/ services for non-public students Responds to requests for consultation on students or consults on specific program needs Responds to evaluation referrals for students with suspected disabilities or re-evaluation of students with identified disabilities Develop a present level of function and an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) with goals and objectives in conjunction with the IEP team Implement service delivery to assigned students based on the goals, objectives, frequency/ duration, and placement as determined by the IEP team Exhibits knowledge of clinical theory and its application as it relates to the student’s educational needs Work cooperatively with educational staff to identify areas where support is needed, including adaptation strategies Engages in professional development and keeps abreast of new developments in the field. Other duties assigned by the Superintendent or their designee. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jefferson County Educational Service Center