Licensed Occupational Therapist

Detroit Public Schools Community District; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus of $15,000

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

A school district in Michigan is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist to lead the occupational therapy process for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include evaluating student needs, determining suitable activities, and working collaboratively with school staff. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy and a valid Michigan license. This position offers a competitive salary within a range of $55,000 - $94,000 and additional benefits like a retention bonus.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• State of Michigan license is required for this occupation.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate students' physical and mental abilities.
• Select activities to fit students' needs and capabilities.
• Consult with team members to ensure program suitability.
• Teach skills and techniques needed to do the activities.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Evaluation Skills

Assistive Technology

Education

Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy

State of Michigan License

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Occupational Therapist

Position Title: Licensed Occupational Therapist

Location: Various Locations

Salary: DFT Salary Schedule ($55,000 - $94,000)

Reports to: ESE Lead Administrator

Bargaining Unit: DFT

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility: School-based. Not eligible for telecommuting.

Retention Bonus

• DPSCD will offer a $15,000 retention/recruitment certification bonus to existing and new educators who hold an active State of Michigan License for Occupational Therapy for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Summary

Occupational therapists lead the process in development, implementation, and coordination of the occupational therapy process. Screening, evaluation, educational program, transition planning, therapeutic intervention, and exit planning is provided for students identified with or suspected of having disabilities that interfere with their ability to perform daily life activities and participate in the school environment. Primary responsibility shall include but not limited to student safety and appropriate collaboration and attention to each student’s readiness to learn including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare. Occupational therapist is expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs. Employee may work in a variety of elementary and/or secondary educational, individual or team settings. Employee may rotate among several schools. The employee works with a high level of independence and professional discretion. Professional judgment and clinical knowledge are used to develop individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role, interaction skills, process skills, play, community integration/work, and graphic communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• State of Michigan license is required for this occupation.

Essential Functions

• Test and evaluate students' physical and mental abilities.
• Select manual arts, crafts, homemaking, daily living skills, recreation, pre‑vocational and neuro‑developmental activities to fit students' needs and capabilities.
• Consult with other members of the team to confirm that the programs are suitable.
• Teach skills and techniques needed to do the activities.
• Prepare materials for student use.
• Evaluate student progress, attitudes, and behavior.
• Prepare/complete student progress reports.
• Complete all paperwork necessary to secure occupational therapy services.
• Lecture to various professionals, students, and community groups on occupational therapy.
• Integrate assistive technology into the classroom to improve academic learning.

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants

Internal applicants do not need to submit to a new security clearance unless their new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

External applicants will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check in accordance with Michigan law.

Method of Application

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or phone at [phone].

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.