Occupational Therapist - Switzerland of Ohio Local School District
Young World Physical Education, Cambridge, OH, United States
Job Details
Job ID:
5655639
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 1, 2026
This job posting is closed.
Job Description
This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary is based on years of experience and education.
Qualifications
Certification: Ohio Pupil Services License/Occupational Therapist Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
Education: Minimum of Master’s Degree
Experience: Minimum of the supervised internship
Responsibilities
Assist and guide teachers in a multi-tiered level of support for students who may have a fine motor or sensory integration delay within the general education setting.
Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified needs for occupational therapy.
Identify children with suspected delays in fine motor and sensory processing.
Provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis for occupational therapy needs.
Participate in staffing, evaluation team meetings, and IEP meetings when relevant to the child.
Provide appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual needs for occupational therapy.
Assist with proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff members in the implementation of therapy strategies through researched based activities and accommodations in the student’s daily activities.
Provide information, support, and counseling to parents and families regarding occupational therapy.
Maintain lists of referred, screened, assessed, and placed students.
Keep thorough ongoing records and individual educational plans for those students receiving therapy.
Submit billing and therapy documentation on a monthly basis.
Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program to improve fine motor skills.
Provide professional development and serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning occupational therapy.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Possess a basic understanding of educational curriculum and instructional methods.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Perform other duties assigned by the OVESC Superintendent.
Job Requirements
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Attend training sessions as determined by state, district policies, and procedures.
Attend professional development meetings and in‑services as required.
Attend parent conferences, home visits, or team meetings with school staff at the supervisor’s request.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Effective, active listening skills.
Organizational and problem‑solving skills.
Knowledge of public school policies and practices.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to operate various office equipment.
Commitment to education.
Additional Working Conditions:
Occasional interaction with unruly children.
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
Occasional requirement to travel.
Occasional repetitive hand motion (e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing).
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
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Job ID:
5655639
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 1, 2026
This job posting is closed.
Job Description
This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary is based on years of experience and education.
Qualifications
Certification: Ohio Pupil Services License/Occupational Therapist Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
Education: Minimum of Master’s Degree
Experience: Minimum of the supervised internship
Responsibilities
Assist and guide teachers in a multi-tiered level of support for students who may have a fine motor or sensory integration delay within the general education setting.
Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified needs for occupational therapy.
Identify children with suspected delays in fine motor and sensory processing.
Provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis for occupational therapy needs.
Participate in staffing, evaluation team meetings, and IEP meetings when relevant to the child.
Provide appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual needs for occupational therapy.
Assist with proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff members in the implementation of therapy strategies through researched based activities and accommodations in the student’s daily activities.
Provide information, support, and counseling to parents and families regarding occupational therapy.
Maintain lists of referred, screened, assessed, and placed students.
Keep thorough ongoing records and individual educational plans for those students receiving therapy.
Submit billing and therapy documentation on a monthly basis.
Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program to improve fine motor skills.
Provide professional development and serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning occupational therapy.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Possess a basic understanding of educational curriculum and instructional methods.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Perform other duties assigned by the OVESC Superintendent.
Job Requirements
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Attend training sessions as determined by state, district policies, and procedures.
Attend professional development meetings and in‑services as required.
Attend parent conferences, home visits, or team meetings with school staff at the supervisor’s request.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Effective, active listening skills.
Organizational and problem‑solving skills.
Knowledge of public school policies and practices.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to operate various office equipment.
Commitment to education.
Additional Working Conditions:
Occasional interaction with unruly children.
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
Occasional requirement to travel.
Occasional repetitive hand motion (e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing).
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
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