School-Based Occupational Therapist (Full-Time or Part-Time) - 2026-2027 School Year

Wraparound Experts is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist serving private schools and a preschool program mainly within Cuyahoga County.

Position Type: On-site; Full-Time & Part-Time Available

Wraparound Experts is proud to be recognized for our dedication to improving lives. We won the 2024 Real Leaders Impact Award - Most Valuable Mission. We also earned the Bell Seal (2024-2026) for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America (MHA). In the Summer of 2025, we were a Going to Bat for Small Businesses recipient chosen by PNC Bank and the Cleveland Guardians. Finally, WE is proud to serve as the Mental Health Consultant for Head Start Programs in Cuyahoga and Summit Counties!

Who We Are

Wraparound Experts (WE) is a trusted local partner for schools across Northeast Ohio, providing specialized services and educational staffing solutions to support children and families. We place the following Special Education and Mental Health professionals at elementary and secondary schools: Intervention Specialists, Remedial Teachers, Gifted or Enrichment Teachers, Title 1 Teachers, School Psychologists, Mental Health Counselors, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Behavior Professionals.

WE is dedicated to connecting schools with licensed and qualified Experts who understand the ‘wraparound model’. Our staff goes above and beyond their traditional roles, collaborating with school leaders, families, and school teams to surround students with support from multiple angles.

Our mission is to empower children to thrive mentally, emotionally, and academically. If you are dedicated to making a real, lasting change in the lives of children, then Wraparound Experts might be the place for you. Join us and be part of our mission to make a difference!

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, developing treatment plans and direct activity programs, in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, to assure the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times. The OT provides therapy according to the treatment plan and documents and monitors progress and adjusts therapy, as required. The OT will provide support and therapeutic services to students with diverse needs within the general education classroom as prescribed by Wraparound Experts and the principal of the school. This role is essential in helping our students achieve their maximum potential in academic, social, and daily living activities.

Essential components of this position are listed below; however, these are not exhaustive and subject to change at the discretion of Wraparound Experts.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university
• Valid license to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Ohio, required
• Valid current certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), required
• Current Ohio Department of Education certification, preferred
• Pass and maintain clear BCI and FBI background checks, required.
• Valid driver’s license, required.
• Experience with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Evaluation Team Report (ETRs), preferred
• Strong relationship building, communication (verbal and written), and presentation skills with school/campus staff, parents, and internal/external stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence
• Analytical ability to conduct complex fact-finding investigations and develop plans of action to address a variety of issues and concerns in a timely manner
• Ability to preserve the confidentiality of student information and records
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret assessment results and use the results to develop treatment/intervention plans and classroom strategies that are appropriate to the educational goals of the student (and within the student’s least restrictive environment)

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial evaluations and re-evaluations
• Participates in school building IEP/Intervention teams
• Designs individualized treatment plans and materials to match the student’s unique learning profile
• Provides therapy according to the treatment plan while monitoring progress and adjusting therapy
• Documents, monitors, and analyzes the student’s progress and effects of treatment
• Communicates, educates, and provides family training on the patient’s individualized treatment plans
• Consults and collaborates with family and other staff or supports (i.e., physician, school district, other therapies)
• Creates and submits all reporting, including appropriate recommendations ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintains professional development through such activities as classes, conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional journals
• Maintains organization and structure with changes in treatment plans and materials. Communicate expectations between teachers and families

Pay: $55 - $65/hr

Full-Time Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Discipline-specific mentorship support

Part-Time Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

*Placement would involve travel between schools within the Cuyahoga County area.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $55 - $65