Part-time Occupational Therapist (Teacher)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides school-based therapy services within the Ohio State School for the Blind and Early Learning Services divisions, supporting students who are blind, deaf, deafblind, or have multiple disabilities. The therapist evaluates student needs, delivers direct and consultative services, and supports access to the educational program through developmentally appropriate, sensory-informed, and function-focused interventions.

Requirements

• Valid Ohio license in Occupational Therapy (OT) through the Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board with a Pupil Services registration (OT) with the Ohio Department of Education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching/working with children (in an educational environment) who are blind, deaf, deafblind, or have multiple disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs work associated with Occupational Therapy (OT): Assesses student need for OT; Organizes OT to meet the goals and objectives of student’s Individual Education Program (IEP); Develops objectives and presents lessons or strategies to meet the needs of individuals and/or groups and promotes high levels of success; Performs OT diagnostic evaluations and makes recommendations regarding OT services; Schedules and provides direct OT services as specified on IEP; Trains students in the use of adaptive equipment (e.g., AAC devices, wheelchairs, splints, aids for eating, dressing and daily living); Assists and instructs students during therapeutic sessions according to student’s IEP goals; Collaborates with the classroom teacher in the implementation of appropriate adaptations and accommodations to be used during the school day; Collaborates with residential staff to determine appropriate accommodations for use in the afterschool program; Works as part of the education/assessment team related to student evaluations; Evaluates/assesses students using standardized measurements, formal and informal tests and checklists as appropriate; Provides input and updates the IEP Team and/or transition team of student’s occupational therapy progress and needs; Creates and maintains a system of record related to student attendance, student progress and other required information; Enters data into reports and/or computerized IEP program; Records progress in quarterly progress reports, annual IEP meetings and informally whenever appropriate; Communicates with parents about the student’s progress through progress reports and on a regular basis; Provides parent consultation and gives OT information which includes utilizing appropriate local community resources; Provides outreach services (e.g., consultation services regarding OT for students who are blind/visually impaired, deafblind and/or multiply disabled); Submits monthly billing for Medicaid School Program.
• Maintains professional licensure and development: Upgrades personal/professional knowledge and skills pursuant to State of Ohio teaching licensure requirements; Retains occupational therapy certification; Keeps well-informed of educational and occupational therapy techniques and skills; Submits an annual Individual Professional Development Plan to the LPDC for review and approval.
• Assists the Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services in carrying out their mission: Participates in staff, student, and department in-service meetings; Participates in extracurricular and student activities; Participates in other student related programs (e.g., annual development of student IEP goals, intervention teams, etc.) as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed