Regional Occupational Therapist

This position is full time, 4 days (32 hours per week) at Oakside Prep Academy and 1 day (8 hours per week) at Laurus Academy.

School Information:

Located in Waterford Township, MI, Oakside Prep Academy opened in 2013 and serves students K-12. At Oakside, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Oakside Preparatory Academy click here.

Why Choose Oakside Preparatory Academy:

• Competitive pay and benefits at affordable rates.
• Unique K-12 environment, increasing collaboration among staff.
• Supportive coaching model with new staff paired with a teacher mentor.
• Consistently outperforms local districts on state assessments. 
• Ensure a secure and safe working environment.
• Benefit from seasoned and supportive leadership.
• Access to best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Awarded Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
• Recognized as Partner of the Year for the Pontiac Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services as outlined in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans.
• Conduct assessments of motor, visual-motor, and sensory-motor skills for students referred for special education evaluation to help determine eligibility for services.  
• Participate in the IEP/Section 504 process, providing input on assessment measures, intervention strategies, and student progress.
• Collaborate as a member of the special education team to deliver comprehensive services to students with disabilities.
• Consult with teachers, school administrators, parents, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ physical, motor, and sensory development.
• Work closely with teachers to integrate occupational therapy goals into the classroom environment and support classroom objectives through therapy programs.
• Provide training to relevant individuals on effective methods to assist students in mainstream settings.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust occupational therapy interventions in collaboration with school staff and parents.
• Utilize treatment strategies involving physical, sensory, manual, creative, and recreational activities to support student development.
• Design adaptive equipment and devices for individual students and classroom use.
• Maintain an accurate record of student caseload requirements and update the Special Education Administrator on any changes.
• Maintain a detailed schedule and service logs, and track student progress toward therapy goals.
• Demonstrate professionalism in handling confidential matters and materials.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to stay informed about current practices and research in occupational therapy.
• Participate in school initiatives such as screening programs to support student development.
• Attend parent-teacher meetings as needed to discuss student progress and therapy plans.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by the building principal.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in OT
• Occupational Therapist License issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.