Occupational Therapist

Work in a collaborative, supportive environment among other professional therapists and educators. The Occupational Therapists delivers services to assist children in developing increased independence and success.   The Occupational Therapists at Academic Learning Services strive to utilize a child-centered treatment approach to help children improve skills and level of independence.  The majority of students have Individualized Education Program (IEPs).  The OT addresses and reports on the IEP goals and objectives.

Ohio Licensure required

Flexible hours

Fulltime position with benefits

Areas of focus include:

• Activities to develop increased motor planning and body awareness
• Continued development fine motor skills to enhance handwriting, hand dexterity, control, and strength
• Self-help strategies for greater independence in daily activities 
• Development of play skills
• Behavioral interventions and strategies to assist and manage emotions
• Treatment and techniques to improve visual perceptual skills including visual motor skill development
• Skills and tools to assist with self-regulation inside and outside of the classroom
• Utilizing vestibular and sensory strategies to increase balance and coordination 
• Appropriate and child-centered use of strategies to assist with sensory modulation