Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Location: Berrien RESA Start Date: August 7, 2026 Salary Range/Level: Per the Master Agreement Terms of Employment: Per the Master Agreement

Job Description

What You Will Do:

• Evaluate students' performance capacities and deficits relative to development, sensory integration, proprioception, motor skills, leisure skills, and activities of daily living.
• Develop and implement, as part of the IEP, treatment plans that address each student's sensory, motor, participation, and functional needs.
• Provide direct therapeutic services that strengthen sensory regulation, fine-motor development, motor planning, executive functioning, self-regulation, and participation in school routines.
• Collaborate and consult with ASD Program staff to identify barriers to engagement and support student participation and independence across instructional and non-instructional settings.
• Coach classroom staff to build their capacity to use research-based occupational therapy strategies, including sensory-motor routines, environmental supports, and accommodations.
• Demonstrate and instruct school personnel and families so they can consistently implement therapeutic strategies, sensory tools and strategies, and motor activities throughout the day.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team membersteachers, paraprofessionals, behavior specialists, SLPs, and PTsto align interventions and support students with complex sensory and motor needs.

Need to Have:

• Bachelor's degree
• American Occupational Therapy Association Certificate
• Current registration as Occupational Therapist in Michigan

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Health Insurance plan
• Dental, vision and life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Paid leave time
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• District-supported professional development

Working Conditions:

Works in a school environment. Requires daily travel.

Notice of Non-discrimination

It is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency not to discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or handicap which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in that individual's particular position or activity. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io, fax View phone number on click.appcast.io.