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.