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Occupational Therapy Practitioner

ESC
Independence, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/31/2050

Job Posting: Full-time Occupational Therapy Practitioner


Location: Cuyahoga Heights Local Schools, Ohio 

Position Type: Full-time


Position Overview 

Cuyahoga Heights Local Schools is seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapy Practitioner to join our student services team for the 2026–2027 school year. This individual will provide school-based occupational therapy services to students with identified needs and will collaborate closely with additional occupational therapy practitioners and other related service providers at the district. 

Responsibilities 

  • Collaborate effectively and maintain consistent communication with additional occupational therapy practitioners as well as school staff and families.
  • Provide individualized occupational therapy services to an assigned caseload in accordance with established treatment plans.
  • Accurately document and monitor student progress and therapy service minutes to ensure compliance with district and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in alignment with school timelines, procedures, and reporting expectations.
  • Provide education, guidance, and training to families to support carryover of each student's individualized therapy plan.
  • Participate in and support Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) processes, including data collection, intervention implementation, and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Attend IEP and ETR meetings as needed and communicate the occupational therapy plan of care recommendations clearly to families and team members.
  • Promote a positive, collaborative, and student-centered environment through ongoing communication with school personnel and families. Qualifications
  • Current Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant (preferred) or Occupational Therapist License.
  • A Pupil Services License and/or a temporary pupil services license from ODEW
  • Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Prior experience in school-based occupational therapy preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of IDEA, the IEP process, and school-based service delivery models.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a supervising Occupational Therapist (OTR).
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.


Compensation & Schedule
Competitive daily rate commensurate with experience.

 Full-time, 2026-2027 school year.


Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following through Frontline:

  • Resume
  • Copy of Ohio SLP License
  • Letter of interest highlighting school-based experience


Application Deadline: Until Filled

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