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Occupational Therapist - Summer ESY

@ Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District
Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:consulting requests, evaluating referrals, developing IEPs
Requirements Summary:Master's degree; Ohio Occupational Therapy license; 3+ years experience; preschool and school-age experience; IEP/ESY knowledge; strong communication and confidentiality.
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    Occupational Therapist - Summer ESY JobID: 3074
  • Position Type:
      Instructional Support Services/Physical / Occupational Therapy

  • Date Posted:
      4/14/2026

  • Location:
      District

  • Date Available:
      June 2026

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    Occupational Therapist
    Summer Extended School Year Services (ESY)

    Overview:  OT for Summer Evaluation Team and any extended school year services. 
     
    Essential Job Functions:

    • Responds to requests for consultation on students or consults on specific program needs
    • Responds to evaluation referrals for students with suspected disabilities or re-evaluation of students with identified disabilities.
    • Develop a present level of function and an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) with goals and objectives in conjunction with the IEP team.
    • Implement service delivery to assigned students based on the goals, objectives, frequency/ duration, and placement as determined by the IEP team.
    • Exhibits knowledge of clinical theory and its application as it relates to the student's educational needs.
    • Maintain oral and written communication with educational personnel, parents and administrators.
    • Work cooperatively with educational staff to identify areas where support is needed, including adaptation strategies


    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Master's Degree
    • Experience working with pre-school and school age students
    • Licensed as an Occupational Therapy in the State of Ohio
    • Valid Certificate/License issued by the Ohio Department of Education
    • Must be well-versed in applicable state and federal law
    • Collaborative, constructive team building skills
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with students, parents, and other staff members
    • Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and use sound judgment in all aspects of the job

     
    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Minimum 3 years of experience
    • Experience working in a multicultural environment


    Hiring Manager: Lindsay Baar, Coordinator of Student Services


    HR Staff:            Sean Patton, Chief of HR and Operations
                               Tikalah Dixon, Confidential Administrative Assistant, Human Resources
     

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