Occupational Therapist

Position Details

Occupational Therapist

Job Summary :

The Occupational Therapist works with students who are assigned by the Individualized Educational Program Team (IEPT) to the occupational therapy caseload for evaluation, skill development, and treatment.

Services may be provided in a center program, a Project CHOICE classroom, a constituent school district program, or a different service format depending on the individual needs of the student(s) and constituent districts.

Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to) :

• Conducts occupational therapy evaluations of suspected students with disabilities or special education students through the referral or the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) process.
• Provides and / or coordinates occupational therapy services to students assigned to the caseload in areas of fine / gross motor skills, daily living skills, perceptual motor skills, and sensory motor skills.
• Attends MET and IEPT meetings when requested.
• Develops annual goals and short-term instructional objectives for students assigned to the caseload.
• Utilizes technology to maintain appropriate student records and other records.
• Provides consultation to staff, parents / guardians, and others regarding occupational therapy services and adaptive equipment.
• Assists students with adaptive equipment needs.
• Coordinates the activities of and instructs the certified occupational therapist assistant if assigned.
• Participates in staff meetings, staff development / special programs, school improvement teams, and planning committees as appropriate to the assignment.
• Logs services as delivered to individual students and submits Medicaid service logs in a timely manner.
• Consistently models Win-Win leadership.

Other Duties :

• Drives to and from district sites to deliver occupational therapy services.
• Represents the district on various community services agencies and professional organizations as appropriate to the assigned area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications : Education :

Education :

Bachelor’s degree required; certification as Registered Occupational Therapist required.

Experience :

Prefer successful field / internship or employment in a school setting.

Skills / Other :

Must meet State of Michigan Department of Human Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance as applicable.

Ability to work effectively with children and adults individually and in a group setting. Ability to communicate both orally and in written communications.

Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and / or the needs of the district.

Demonstrated initiative and understanding in working with staff and parents / guardians. Demonstrated mental / physical ability and stamina for lifting students as required and for meeting the requirements of the position, including repetitive stooping, squatting, bending, lifting, walking, kneeling, and reaching while maintaining personal balance and stability;

implementing behavior intervention plans and performing the essential job duties. Punctuality and good attendance are requirements for the position.

Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines with minimum supervision.