Licensed Occupational Therapist - 2026-2027

About the Role

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for an Occupational Therapist, Job Code 125, TS 380 (190 Days). Collective Bargaining Unit – AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position. For further information, please contact Melissa Frymyer, Director of Special Education Child Study/Related Services at (330) 761-3148.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of Ohio to practice Occupational Therapy
• Teaching license to practice Occupational Therapy in a school setting in State of Ohio
• Experience working as an Occupational Therapist in a public school setting (desired)
• Physical stamina to perform the tasks required on the job (desired)

Responsibilities

• Provides an occupational therapy evaluation as part of the required multi-factored assessment
• Assists in the development of the IEP
• Provides therapy which will improve, develop or restore functions impaired or lost through illness, injury or deprivation
• Improves ability to perform task for independent functioning when functions are impaired or lost
• Prevents, through early intervention, initial or further impairment or loss of function
• Functions as a consultant with the child's parent and school personnel
• Attends/participates in building-level or therapy-specific Professional Learning Community
• Instructs parents and teachers in the use of techniques and equipment
• Assists in the provision of the specialized and adaptive activities in the prevocational and vocational programs
• Coordinates the occupational therapy program with physical therapy, classroom and speech therapy schedules
• Reports to the building principal and to the Director of Special Education