OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

St. Joseph County ISD; Centreville (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

State Retirement

Cash in lieu

Job summary

St. Joseph County ISD in Centreville, Michigan is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support students under the IEP framework.

The OT will assess, plan, and provide direct or consultative services to enhance academic performance in self-care, sensory-motor, and functional skills, and will collaborate with teachers and families. The position requires NBCOT exam passage, state licensure, daily site presence, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy.
• Must pass the NBCOT exam for Occupational Therapy.
• Hold a valid state license/certification.
• Must be physically present at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds when moving therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat students eligible for therapy under IEP.
• Communicate student needs to families, teachers, and professionals.
• Maintain therapy records, attendance, progress, and Medicaid reports.
• Schedule students according to IEP.
• Educate teachers and families about occupational therapy.
• Attend IEPs and related meetings as required.
• Develop and implement new OT programs and techniques.

Skills

Regular attendance

Physical ability to lift 40 lbs

Computer competency

Education

Graduated from accredited OT program

Pass NBCOT exam

Valid state license/certification

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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Job Details

Job ID: 5862117

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION GOAL:

Occupational Therapy is considered a supportive service to the educational system. The OT sees students on a direct (scheduled) or indirect (consultative) basis, as recommended by the IEP. All therapy goals must be relevant to the student academic program. Areas associated with OT include: self-care abilities, sensory motor abilities, components of movement, adaptation of equipment, adaptation in the educational setting affective needs, vocational. The therapist implements high quality occupational services for students in accordance with the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Provide quality treatment to enhance school performance while maintaining a positive level of interaction with teachers and family.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy.
• Pass the NBCOT exam for Occupational Therapy.
• Hold a valid state license/certification.
• Computer competent for necessary documentation and correspondence.
• Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
• Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and treat directly or indirectly all students who qualify for treatment related to their IEP.
• Communicate student status and needs to the student, the student's family, teachers, and other professionals.
• Maintain therapy files on each student, which includes student data, up-to-date attendance, progress and assessment data, and Medicaid reports goals and objectives.
• Schedule student according to times listed on the student’s IEP.
• Be familiar with school forms and procedures.
• Educate teachers, other professionals, and family members about occupational therapy.
• Attend IEPs and necessary meetings on a consistent basis.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the educational support team.
• Develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance occupational therapy services.
• Adhere to established school policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, universal precautions, emergency situations, and family right to privacy/confidentiality.
• Continue professional development.
• Exhibits positive personal, professional, and work ethic, and high motivation through consistent demonstration of professional work behavior.
• Demonstrate sufficient computer knowledge and skills necessary for electronic record keeping.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust students’ equipment/splints appropriately.
• Appropriately documents progress toward identified objectives.
• Work cooperatively, meet individual goals and objectives with other ISD and local district staff, parents and community service agencies, as needed.
• Keep student attendance/Medicaid records.
• Ability to safely lift forty (40) pounds without related problems in order to safely support students and move therapy equipment, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD Administrators.

REPORTS TO: Special Education Supervisor

PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS: Special Education Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary for this position is based on the IEA Master Agreement

This position includes a three year sign on bonus:

$2,500: Year 1

$2,000: Year 2

$1,500: Year 3

We offer Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance on the first day of employment, cash in lieu, if you have Medical Insurance coverage ($641.90 paid out monthly), Life Insurance and State Retirement.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $53,518 to $98,738 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Pam Hagelgans , HR Assistant
• 62445 Shimmel Rd
• Centreville, Michigan 49032
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]