Occupational Therapist - Long Term Sub

Young World Physical Education; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Orion Community Schools in Michigan seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist for a long-term substitute position. The role supports the district's OT program, partnering with teachers and families to enhance student participation and daily living skills.

Responsibilities include evaluating students, developing IEPs, coordinating therapy services, and documenting progress while staying current with laws and best practices. Starting September 2026, immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in related field.
• Valid state license as an Occupational Therapist and NBCOT certification.
• Experience in educational or pediatric settings preferred.
• ASD experience preferred; sensory integration expertise preferred.
• Knowledge of FERPA, section 504, and education laws.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Ability to determine occupational therapy evaluation and to select assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates the school district's occupational therapy program.
• Screens, evaluates, and monitors students for educational programs and therapy.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure understanding of student performance and outcomes.
• Evaluates and documents the student’s occupational profile and progress.
• Provides evidence-based therapeutic intervention to support participation.
• Assesses need for assistive technology and makes recommendations.
• Organizes and coordinates work and ongoing professional growth.
• Documents therapy services per district policies and laws.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts continuing education with staff, parents, students.
• Keeps up with current developments in the educational field.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills (MS Office)

Collaboration with staff

Ability to conduct OT evaluations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

OT license (state)

NBCOT certification

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Long Term Sub

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This job is also posted in Lake Orion Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5882807

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Start Date: September 2026 to December 2026

Qualifications:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or University in related field.
• Valid state license as an Occupational Therapist. Initial certification by National Board for Certificate of Occupational Therapy.
• Successful experience as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in an educational or pediatric setting.
• ASD experience preferred
• Sensory Integration expertise preferred
• Knowledge and use of occupational therapy theories, models of practice, principals, and evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of human development throughout the life spans and integrates with student’s unique development status.
• Knowledge of the influence of disabilities, social-cultural, and socioeconomic factors on student’s ability to participate in occupations.
• Knowledge of FERPA, section 504, other laws regarding education and occupational therapy practice in schools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective computer skills as needed for work (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to determine occupational therapy evaluation and to select and administer appropriate assessment tools.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Duties

• Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs, develops, implements, and coordinates the school’s district’s occupational therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals.
• Screens, evaluates, and monitors students with disabilities or physical or mental impairments for the purpose of providing educational programs, therapeutic intervention, and transition and exit planning and enhancing their ability to perform activities of daily living or participate in desired occupations.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, as well as student outcomes.
• Evaluates the student’s ability and formulates the student’s occupational profile, providing written reports that reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment and guides evidence-based intervention.
• Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment.
• Assesses the need for assistive technology and makes recommendations to help student’s function as independently as possible.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Documents and maintains occupational therapy services, in accordance with school district policies, and laws and regulations.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts continuing education from school staff, parents, and students.
• Continuously stays abreast of current developments in the educational field through a variety of sources.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.

Lake Orion Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, religion, age, height, weight, marital status or otherwise qualified handicapped individuals with respect to District educational programs, activities and employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Natalie Cox
• 1335 Joslyn
• Lake Orion, Michigan 48360
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]