Part-Time Occupational Therapist - Akron Performance Academies

Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow:

Join the Team at Performance Academies!

At Performance Academies, we do more than just teach—we educate the whole child. Our mission is to build future-ready students through a unique, high-performing blend of rigorous academics, daily structured fitness, and intentional character education. 

Guided by our core values of Knowledge, Strength, and Values, we provide a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment across our K-8 and High School campuses. We are looking for passionate professionals who want to help our students develop strong minds and bodies, ready to lead with purpose.

We believe great schools are built by great teams.  Teachers collaborate regularly, support one another, and are united around high expectations for students and each other. 

Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Fitness Instructor to join our team. We look for team members who are passionate about driving academic growth and fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environment.

Position:  Part-Time Occupational Therapist

Location:  Akron, OH

Why Your Work Matters Here

• Educating the Whole Child: Students participate in daily structured physical education - including martial arts, tennis, and soccer - as part of our whole-child approach to education.
• Character-Driven Culture: We teach daily lessons on respect, responsibility, and teamwork, reinforced by a structured uniform policy.
• Impact-Focused Environment: Our smaller, supportive classrooms ensure no child slips through the cracks, allowing you to truly personalize learning.
• Supportive Leadership: Our school leaders are highly visible and focused on helping teachers succeed through coaching, collaboration, and responsive support.

What You’ll Do

The Occupational Therapist supports students by assessing and addressing fine motor, sensory-motor, and functional skills that impact their ability to participate in school activities. The ideal candidate will collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement individualized strategies that promote student success in the educational environment.

• Participate in IAT meetings as indicated by teacher/parent referrals 
• Write high quality Part 1's of ETR’s, IEP’s, and progress reports, consistent with state, federal, Performance Academies, Sponsor, and ODE guidelines 
• Actively and professionally manage all OT referrals, OT evaluations, active OT IEP goals, and comply with all  related timelines 
• Forward, in a timely manner, any and all appropriate student documentation to requesting school districts that request student records pertaining to students with fine motor/sensory integration deficits 
• Complete initial evaluations as well as re-evaluations requiring OT data, including observations, parent reports, and formal/informal assessments for students referred or identified with special needs 
• Routinely follow up on all deadlines, procedures, and policies pertaining to re-evaluations of students with OT  needs 
• Write and send home high-quality progress reports (at least quarterly) for all students with active OT goals/objectives 

Requirements

• Master’s Degree required 
• Valid and current Ohio Occupational Therapist License
• Valid and current Professional Pupil Services License
• Satisfactory completion of federal and state required criminal history checks 
• Stays current on and understands all federal and state special education policies and laws.
• Experience with data analysis
• Proficient in computer applications, including Google Docs, MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet

What We Offer

We are proud to offer a total compensation package that supports the health, wellness and livelihood of our staff. 

• STRS participation for all school-based positions
• Multiple scheduled holiday breaks

We offer competitive salaries and annual cost of living adjustments, as well as performance bonus potential (based on enrollment and academic performance).  

Join the BEST school in the Neighborhood!

If you're passionate about helping students achieve academically, grow in character, and discover their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's making a lasting impact in the lives of students every day.

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