Position Type :
Student Support Services / School Based Occupational Therapist
Date Posted : 9 / 11 / 2025
Location :
Cuyahoga Heights Local Schools
Date Available : January 2026
Closing Date : April 2026
District : ESC
Job Posting : Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist
Location : Cuyahoga Heights Local Schools, Ohio
Position Type : Long-Term Substitute (January - April 2026)
Position Overview
Cuyahoga Heights Local Schools is seeking a dedicated and skilled Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our student services team from January through April 2026. This individual will provide school-based occupational therapy services to students with identified needs and will oversee and collaborate with an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
Responsibilities
- Deliver school-based occupational therapy services in alignment with IEPs and district policies.
- Evaluate students' functional abilities and develop intervention strategies to support access to curriculum and school participation.
- Collaborate with teachers, intervention specialists, related service providers, and families.
- Supervise, direct, and support the daily work of an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and progress monitoring in compliance with IDEA and district guidelines.
- Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions as needed.
- Provide consultative support to staff to promote student independence and skill development.
Qualifications
Current Ohio Occupational Therapist License and a Pupil Service License and / or temporary pupil service license from ODEW required.Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.Prior experience in school-based occupational therapy preferred.Strong knowledge of IDEA, IEP process, and school-based service delivery models.Demonstrated ability to supervise and oversee an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.Compensation & Schedule
Competitive daily rate commensurate with experience.Full-time schedule aligned with the district's academic calendar (January - April 2026).To Apply : Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience to George Burich, Assistant Superintendent, gburich@cuyhts.org
Application Deadline : Until Filled