Occupational Therapist School Setting in Franklin, WI

ProCare Therapy; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

ProCare Therapy is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist for a highly flexible, part-time assignment near Franklin, WI. You will support a kindergartener with nonverbal communication, autism spectrum disorder, and developmental delays using AAC.

Collaboration with teachers and caregivers is essential; you will develop individualized treatment plans and document progress while integrating OT into daily classroom routines. This role emphasizes patience, compassion, and strong hands-on OT skills.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Occupational Therapist (OT) license in Wisconsin.
• Experience delivering OT services within school settings, particularly to younger children.
• Familiarity and comfort working with students with significant developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.
• Knowledge of and experience with AAC devices, nonverbal communication, and self-contained classroom environments.
• Ability to develop and follow individualized treatment plans for students with complex needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with educators and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted OT interventions as prescribed in the student’s IEP, focused on optimizing access to the curriculum and daily school routines.
• Develop and adapt strategies and materials to facilitate the students participation, safety, and well-being.
• Collaborate with classroom staff and other specialists to integrate therapeutic activities into daily instruction.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate progress with the educational team.

Skills

OT license Wisconsin

School OT experience

AAC familiarity

Communication with educators

Individualized treatment planning

Knowledge of self-contained classrooms

Job description

Make a positive impact in a school setting with an opportunity tailored for a highly skilled Occupational Therapist (OT). This incredibly part-time assignment is located near Franklin, WI, and offers exceptional scheduling flexibilityjust 45 minutes per week, which you can arrange any time between 9:30 am and 2:45 pm. Youll provide critical support for a kindergarten student who is nonverbal, on the autism spectrum, developmentally delayed, and uses an AAC device for communication. The student is in a self-contained environment and has a history of self-harm, calling for strong OT skills, patience, and a compassionate approach.

Qualifications:

• Current, valid Occupational Therapist (OT) license in Wisconsin
• Experience delivering OT services within school settings, particularly to younger children
• Familiarity and comfort working with students with significant developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders
• Knowledge of and experience with AAC devices, nonverbal communication, and self-contained classroom environments
• Ability to develop and follow individualized treatment plans for students with complex needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with educators and caregivers

Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted OT interventions as prescribed in the students IEP, focused on optimizing access to the curriculum and daily school routines
• Develop and adapt strategies and materials to facilitate the students participation, safety, and well-being
• Collaborate with classroom staff and other specialists to integrate therapeutic activities into daily instruction
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate progress with the educational team

This contract, highly flexible assignment is perfect for OTs seeking supplemental hours or wishing to make a meaningful difference with specialized skills. If you have the dedication and expertise to support a students growth and inclusion, this opportunity awaits.