School OT – Student Support & IEP Collaboration

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing School District in Lansing, MI is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide specialized services to students. This role includes conducting evaluations, developing intervention plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student needs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and certification as a registered occupational therapist, along with preferred experience working with severely physically disabled students. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential in our educational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and certification as a registered occupational therapist.
• Preferred experience working with severely physically disabled students.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to assigned students.
• Maintain attendance and evaluation records.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers about student progress.
• Develop and implement individualized educational programs.
• Establish and maintain a structured therapy classroom.
• Attend IEP, staff, and in‑service meetings.
• Adapt and modify environments using assistive technology.
• Complete Medicaid billing activities.

Skills

Ability to physically care for severely disabled students

Effective collaboration with other disciplines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in synthesizing evaluation results

Understanding the IET and evaluation processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certification as a registered occupational therapist

Job description

The Lansing School District in Lansing, MI is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide specialized services to students. This role includes conducting evaluations, developing intervention plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student needs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and certification as a registered occupational therapist, along with preferred experience working with severely physically disabled students. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential in our educational environment.