Occupational Therapist (OT)

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).
• 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!