The Clark County Educational Service Center is seeking a full time Occupational Therapist to serve the students of Clark County for the 2025-26 school year.
Title: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Job Objectives: Provides evaluations and therapeutic interventions to help students identified as having a disability benefit from the instructional program. Encourages parental involvement.
Minimum · Valid Ohio occupational therapy license or certificate.
Qualifications: · Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
· A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
· Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
· Training and/or experience in behavioral management techniques.
Responsibilities The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable
and Essential accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform
Functions: essential functions.
· Performs evaluations (e.g., screening, assessments, etc.). Follows board-adopted due process procedures. Evaluates the needs of students based on all available information.
· Works with intervention assistance team (IAT) members to reach a consensus on a plan for identified students. Assists with multi-factored evaluations (MFE) and helps prepare Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
· Develops a therapy schedule. Complies with state model policies and procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability. Works with staff to ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
· Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines and procedures.
· Promotes a favorable image of the service center and participating school districts. Supports community partnerships that enhance program services.
· Prepares the assigned therapy area. Sets up equipment. Requisitions supplies.
· Promotes the proper use, care, and storage of supplies and equipment. Oversees the cleaning, repair, and replacement of therapy equipment. Follows standard sanitation procedures to maintain a clean program environment.
· Follows safety precautions when using therapeutic techniques and treatments.
· Provides activities for students to increase strength, dexterity, coordination, and endurance skills. Positions students. Guides students in therapy regimens. Monitors student use of therapy equipment. Teaches students daily living skills and methods to manage their environment.
· Devises or adapts equipment and fabricates splints to facilitate therapy outcomes.
· Provides instructions in the use and care of assistive technology and/or augmentative devices.
· Implements effective pupil management procedures. Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code.
· Collaborates with staff to implement behavior improvement plans. Counsels students to acknowledge and manage responsible personal conduct.
· Develops and maintains a positive therapy environment. Helps parents and students understand therapy goals and how they relate to the instructional program.
· Provides guidance, communicates expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress. Facilitates critical-thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills.
· Collaborates with teachers. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
· Helps students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.g., access and proximity to activities, use of adaptive equipment, etc.).
· Documents therapy progress. Supervises the preparation of clinical records to ensure accuracy. Submits reports on time.
· Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
· Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, messages, meetings, etc.).
· Consults with support personnel to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
· Takes precautions to ensure safety. Watches for problem situations. Works with supervisors and other staff to eliminate unacceptable conditions and/or behaviors.
· Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
· Promotes a full range of educational options. Helps staff resolve problems related to the participation of students with disabilities in appropriate peer group activities.
· Works with community services associated with students’ programs (e.g., court systems, law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.).
· Schedules home visits when necessary to support therapy goals. Provides families information about proper techniques to assist with therapy exercises at home.
· Prepares reports and recommendations for each student served.
· Participates in conferences and other required program activities as directed.
· Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
· Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
· Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Abilities The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful
Required: performance of assigned duties.
· Acts in accordance with the professional code of ethics.
· Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
· Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
· Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
· Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
· Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
· Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
· Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
· Exercises tact and self-control when dealing with other individuals.
· Completes paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data.
· Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
Supervisory Under the direction of the director of special education: plans work assignments, provides
Responsibility: instructions, and monitors assigned staff. Promotes teamwork and helps staff as needed to successfully accomplish delegated duties.
Working Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on
Conditions: circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.
· Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
· Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
· Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
· Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
· Duties may require working in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
· Duties may require prolonged use of a computer keyboard and monitor.
· Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment.
· Duties may require working extended hours.
· Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
· Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
· Potential for exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors.
· Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
· Potential for interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
Performance Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Clark County
Evaluation: Educational Service Center Governing Board.
The Clark County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties 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.