Occupational Therapist

Category: Student Support Services/School Based Occupational Therapist

Date Posted: 2/23/2024

Location: Kirtland Local Schools

Date of Availability: 08/01/2024

Date Closing: 04/15/2024

The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio is seeking interested and qualified candidates for a Full Time School Based Occupational Therapist (OT) for the  school year.

The Full Time School Based Occupational Therapist assigned to Kirtland Local Schools, Lake County Ohio offers candidates a competitive salary commensurate with years of experience, STRS matching contributions and medical, dental, vision, and life fringe benefits. ($40/per hour, 6.5 hours per day, 184 school day employment contract) August 2024 start date.

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. Evaluation/diagnostics will be conducted to determine eligibility and Individual Education Plans will be designed and written.

Candidates must apply online neo.org, possess an Occupational Therapist license, criminal background check, and can be available for work upon employment.

Candidates will be scheduled for interviews for the online applicant pool by Kirtland Local Schools. Applications accepted to April 1, 2024. August 1, 2024 employment start.

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments for evaluations and develop occupational therapy goals/services for non-public students.
• Respond to requests for consultation on students or consult on specific program needs.
• Respond 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.
• Exhibit knowledge of clinical theory and its application as it relates to the student’s educational needs.
• Maintain oral and written communication with educational personnel, parents, and PSI Therapy Services coordinator.
• Work cooperatively with educational staff to identify areas where support is needed, including adaptation strategies.

• 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.
• Collaborative, constructive team building skills.

The Kirtland Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Employees are required to comply with the statutory responsibilities cited in the Ohio Revised Code, the rules and regulations of the Ohio Department of Education, all local and Federal mandates. Salary, fringe benefits, and other working conditions may be subject, in part, to negotiated agreements between The Kirtland Board of Education and the Kirtland Education Association or Kirtland OAPSE Local 366.

Employees are required to follow instructions and perform their duties under the supervision of the Superintendent and/or his or her designee, as authorized by the Kirtland Board of Education. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.