Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Groveport, OH 43125

Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Based on education and experience

Join New Story Schools, a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students' lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.

Why Join Us?

Salary - Based on education and experience.

Relocation Assistance - Up to $10,000.00 to support your move.

Weekday Schedule - Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.

Paid School Breaks & Time Off - 10-month employee. Enjoy paid time off during the summer, school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.

Comprehensive Benefits - Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).

Financial Perks - Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.

Professional Development - Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.

Supportive Team - Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.

Make an Impact - Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment. Your Role as an Occupational Therapist:

Develop and manage IEPs through the creating and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs).

Implement individualized IEP goals and objectives aiming to promote fine motor, perceptual motor, self-care, sensory integrative skills, and play activities, as well as neuromuscular function.

Implement occupational therapy activities to meet student needs and encourage progress.

Work collaboratively with members of the student's multidisciplinary team, other related service professionals, school district personnel, outside service providers, and the student's family to design and implement appropriate services.

Demonstrate appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques, including knowledge of student privileges and responsibilities.

Complete quarterly Progress Reports and provide information to parents/guardians and school districts.

Attend multidisciplinary team and IEP meetings and other meetings as assigned.

Utilize verbal non-violent crisis intervention techniques as needed.

Maintain occupational therapy supplies and equipment and order supplies/sensory devices as needed and requested by families/school districts.

Assist in the care and use of technical devices and/or assistive equipment if needed.

Provide information to teachers and families as requested.

Maintain daily billing logs with services provided in relationship to IEP guidelines. Travel to other school locations, as necessary. Required Qualifications:

Must hold valid OH Occupational Therapy professional license.

Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, Biology or Psychology or a related field from an accredited institution.

Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with child, parent/guardian, multidisciplinary team members, and other personnel involved in child's educational/behavioral program.

Must have knowledge of child development and common behavioral disorders exhibited by children and adolescents.

Must have strong communication and problem-solving skills.

At New Story Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!

Full-Time