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.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No