About this role
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 20262027 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