Olentangy Schools is seeking qualified candidates for a Occupational Therapist position(s) available within Olentangy Schools for the 2026-27 school year. The occupational therapist provides evaluations and therapeutic interventions to help students identified by an Intervention Assistance Team as having a disability achieve maximum benefit from the educational program. Encourages parental involvement. Qualified candidates will be employed through the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) and must hold or be eligible for valid and appropriate licensure for each position with the Ohio State Department of Education and Workforce.

 

Employment status: Certified, 185-day employment contract

 

Qualifications for the position include:

• Valid occupational therapy license and certificate from both the professional board and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce 


• Meets all mandated health requirements


• Documentation of a clear criminal record


• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies


• Training and/or experience in behavioral management techniques is preferred


• Ability to cope with stressful traffic, weather conditions, and passenger distractions


• NOTE: This assignment may require a valid driver's license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Employees must meet all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center's insurance carrier.


• Alternative to the above qualifications as Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

 

External candidates must submit an external online application in Applicant Tracking (SchoolSpring) and complete an online Teacher Candidate Assessment. In addition, a letter of interest and current resume must be uploaded within the Attachments section of the application. The online Teacher Candidate Assessment is sent via a link under separate email cover. On occasion, the email may end up in junk or spam mail. If so, the link will be titled “Do Not Reply” with the subject “Regarding your Olentangy Local Schools application”. Keep in mind that the Teacher Candidate Assessment is a timed assessment, so please set aside approximately 45 minutes of uninterrupted time before you begin the process. Once the assessment is started, it must be completed within the designated time frame, and multiple attempts to complete the assessment are not permitted.

 

Our mission is to facilitate maximum learning for each student. We focus on the needs of the whole child and strive to produce aware, global citizens who will be successful after graduation. We actively recruit top talent to join our "One Olentangy" community as we foster an environment that enables students and staff to achieve their goals.

 

Thank you for your interest in Olentangy Schools!