Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Location: Groveport, OH 43125
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?
- Compensation – Compensation will be 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) tailored to the
- 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.
- Must display a professional appearance and demeanor.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
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!
