School-Based Occupational Therapy Assistant

Eastern Upper Peninsula AppliTrack Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Eastern Upper Peninsula AppliTrack Consortium seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for two openings in a school-based setting. The OTA will work under a licensed OT to provide individualized therapy to assigned students, coordinating with teachers, families, and IEP teams.

The role requires MI OTA certification and LARA licensure, along with strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid OTA certification from an accredited program.
• Must maintain Michigan LARA licensure for OTA.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IEP meetings and MET assessments.
• Provide direct occupational therapy under OT supervision.
• Develop therapy schedules and treatment plans with the OT.
• Maintain accurate records and assessment data for each student.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student growth.

Skills

Organization & time management

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Physical stamina

Education

OTA certification (Michigan)

LARA OT license

Job description

Eastern Upper Peninsula AppliTrack Consortium seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for two openings in a school-based setting. The OTA will work under a licensed OT to provide individualized therapy to assigned students, coordinating with teachers, families, and IEP teams.

The role requires MI OTA certification and LARA licensure, along with strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.