Part Time Occupational Therapist

1210 Genesee Lake School Oconomowoc Development Training Center of Wisconsin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Genesee Lake School in Oconomowoc, WI is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to support students in a therapeutic day school and residential setting. The role focuses on enhancing self-care, academic participation, and play through targeted OT interventions.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s in OT with current Wisconsin licensure or eligibility and NBCOT certification, plus experience with IEPs and autism/related developmental needs. ESY availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must have Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed or eligible for Wisconsin OT license.
• NBCOT certification.
• Experience with students in special education, including autism and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services aligned with students’ IEPs for self-care, academics, leisure and play.
• Collaborate with educational team to plan and conduct therapy activities.
• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations as part of eligibility and service determination.
• Promote motor planning, sensory regulation, fine motor skills and adaptive functioning in classroom participation.
• Participate in IEP meetings, provide data, support goal development and service compliance.
• Document services and student progress, including daily notes and progress reports.
• Deliver services in-person via direct, indirect, and consultation methods.
• Track treatment minutes and submit monthly billing reports.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and school regulations.

Skills

Master’s Degree in OT

Wisconsin OT License or Eligibility

NBCOT Certification

IEP / Special Education experience

Autism/Developmental disabilities

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Wisconsin OT License or Eligibility

NBCOT Certification

Job description

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Overview Genesee Lake School is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to join their team in Oconomowoc! GLS is both a therapeutic day school & residential treatment center for children and young adults with Autism and neurological, emotional and/or developmental disabilities. We have received the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) award for three consecutive years. Our 160-acre campus in the countryside near Oconomowoc provides an ideal setting for our students to learn, develop and achieve their potential. The school calendar follows the typical 180 educational days with the opportunity to attend Extended School Year for students in need of this programming.

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct occupational therapy services aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), focusing on the development, improvement, and maintenance of functional participation in self-care, academics, leisure, and play.
• Collaborate with the educational team to plan, organize, and conduct therapeutic activities and interventions.
• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations as part of the special education re-evaluation and service determination process.
• Work directly with students to promote motor planning, sensory regulation, fine motor visual motor integration, and adaptive functioning for classroom and school-wide participation.
• Participate as a contributing member of IEP teams, including attending meetings, providing data, and supporting goal development and service compliance.
• Document services and student progress in a timely manner, including daily notes, progress reports, and other required documentation.
• Deliver services in-person via direct, indirect (push-in) and consultation.
• Tracking treatment minutes and submit monthly billing reports.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant federal, state, and school regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, adaptability, and professional composure in dynamic educational settings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Wisconsin licensure or eligibility as a Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Eligible for Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Occupational Therapist License.
• Eligible for National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Certification (NBCOT).
• Experience working with students in special education, including those with autism, emotional and behavioral disorders, and other developmental disabilities, strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with IEP development, documentation systems, and progress monitoring tools.
• Experience addressing oral motor and feeding challenges in children.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and educational staff.

COMPENSATION:

Hours: 8-4pm or 7:30-3:30pm during the regular school year + availability to work ESY

Schedule: Monday- Friday, following a traditional school calendar

Hourly Rate: based on level of education + years of experience

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