Part-Time School Occupational Therapist - IEP Impact

National Heritage Academies; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 9,643,000 - 12,894,000; Part time

Job summary

Paramount Charter Academy in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a part-time Occupational Therapist to deliver direct and indirect OT services for students under IEPs and 504 plans. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and families to integrate OT strategies into daily routines within the school setting.

Applicants should hold Michigan OT licensure and have experience with IEPs/504 processes; experience with school-based or pediatric OT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid state Occupational Therapy licensure (Michigan).
• Experience with IEPs and Section 504 plans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services per IEPs and 504 plans.
• Assess fine motor, visual-motor, sensory processing and related functional skills.
• Contribute to IEP/504 eligibility determinations, annual reviews and service planning.
• Develop and monitor evidence-based OT interventions aligned to goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver student-centered services.
• Support teachers and families with strategies to include OT in daily routines.

Skills

Collaboration

Organization

Communication

Education

Michigan OT License

Job description

Paramount Charter Academy in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a part-time Occupational Therapist to deliver direct and indirect OT services for students under IEPs and 504 plans. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and families to integrate OT strategies into daily routines within the school setting.

Applicants should hold Michigan OT licensure and have experience with IEPs/504 processes; experience with school-based or pediatric OT is preferred.