Occupational Therapist at Pathway School of Discovery 2026-27 School Year (Part-Time)

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifePart-Time

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

School Information

Located in Dayton, OH, Pathway School of Discovery opened in 2003 and serves students K-8. At Pathway, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Pathway School of Discovery click here.

Why Choose Pathway School of Discovery

  • Starting pay above market scales.
  • Experienced leadership team.
  • Outperforming local districts on state tests.
  • High level of support for all staff.
  • Safe learning environment with external and internal cameras.
  • High parent involvement.
  • Behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
  • Dean support model.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services as outlined in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans.
  • Conduct assessments of motor, visual-motor, and sensory-motor skills for students referred for special education evaluation to help determine eligibility for services.
  • Participate in the IEP/Section 504 process, providing input on assessment measures, intervention strategies, and student progress.
  • Collaborate as a member of the special education team to deliver comprehensive services to students with disabilities.
  • Consult with teachers, school administrators, parents, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ physical, motor, and sensory development.
  • Work closely with teachers to integrate occupational therapy goals into the classroom environment and support classroom objectives through therapy programs.
  • Provide training to relevant individuals on effective methods to assist students in mainstream settings.
  • Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust occupational therapy interventions in collaboration with school staff and parents.
  • Utilize treatment strategies involving physical, sensory, manual, creative, and recreational activities to support student development.
  • Design adaptive equipment and devices for individual students and classroom use.
  • Maintain an accurate record of student caseload requirements and update the Special Education Administrator on any changes.
  • Maintain a detailed schedule and service logs, and track student progress toward therapy goals.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in handling confidential matters and materials.
  • Pursue ongoing professional development to stay informed about current practices and research in occupational therapy.
  • Participate in school initiatives such as screening programs to support student development.
  • Attend parent-teacher meetings as needed to discuss student progress and therapy plans.
  • Perform other job related duties as assigned by the building principal

Qualifications

  • American Occupational Therapy License

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Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide direct and indirect therapy services according to IEPs or Section 504 plans, conduct various motor and sensory skill assessments, and participate actively in the special education team process. Responsibilities also include consulting with staff and parents, integrating therapy goals into the classroom, and developing/implementing appropriate interventions using diverse treatment strategies.

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentMotor Skills AssessmentStakeholder ConsultationIntervention ImplementationAdaptive Equipment DesignCaseload ManagementRecord Keeping

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Pathway School of Discovery 2026-27 School Year (Part-Time) at National Heritage Academies a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dayton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$149k
Typical market rent
$1,251/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.