Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Announcement of vacancy for an Occupational Therapist at Hazel Park School District. Qualifications include full approval/licensure from Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), significant experience and/or coursework in related fields, and related academic endorsements preferred.

Job responsibilities include evaluating students and preparing appropriate therapy plans, providing staff and community resources specific to certification(s), providing therapy as determined by IEP, therapy plan, or behavior intervention plan, assisting in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing/implementing Behavior Intervention Plans, determining appropriate treatment plans through documented evaluations and consultations, providing training on use of necessary occupational therapy equipment and strategies as deemed appropriate, carefully documenting all services provided in an effective and clear manner, collaborating with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities and sensory strategies/interventions, meeting the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines, complying with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with therapy in the school-based setting.

Application procedure: application deadline is when filled. All interested external applicants will need to complete the employment application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Compensation is in accordance with the Salary Schedule - H.P.E.A. Contract @ hourly rate. Reports to: Director of Student Services.