School-Based Occupational Therapist (Long-Term Sub)

Lakeorion; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Orion Community Schools seeks an Occupational Therapist for a long-term substitute role in Michigan. The OT will develop and monitor the district's OT program within the school setting, coordinate IEPs, and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support student participation in daily activities.

Qualifications include a state OT license, NBCOT certification, and experience in educational or pediatric settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University in related field.
• Valid state license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Initial certification by National Board for Certification 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 OT theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of human development across the life spans and integration with student’s development.
• Knowledge of disabilities, social-cultural, and socioeconomic factors on student participation.
• Knowledge of FERPA, Section 504, and other school-related laws.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development of Individualized Education Programs; coordinates OT program within the district.
• Screens, evaluates, and monitors students for educational programs and therapeutic intervention.
• Collaborates with staff to understand student OT performance, strengths and needs.
• Evaluates student ability and formulates occupational profile with written reports.
• Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation.
• Assesses need for assistive technology and makes recommendations.
• Organizes and coordinates work; engages in self-evaluation for professional growth.
• Documents OT services per district policies and laws; conducts continuing education with staff and students.
• Remains current on developments in education through various sources.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Assessment selection

Educational programming

Developmental knowledge

Disability awareness

Self-evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lake Orion Community Schools seeks an Occupational Therapist for a long-term substitute role in Michigan. The OT will develop and monitor the district's OT program within the school setting, coordinate IEPs, and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support student participation in daily activities.

Qualifications include a state OT license, NBCOT certification, and experience in educational or pediatric settings.