Occupational Therapy Practitioner

Ohio Department of Education

Independence, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Communication Skills, Data Collection, Data Processing, Maintain Compliance, Needs Assessment, Occupational Therapy, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Service Delivery, Student Services, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Independence, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

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 20262027 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

About the Company

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Ohio Department of Education