Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

About Rocketship Public Schools

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe every student deserves the right to dream, discover, and develop their unique potential. It is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve.

Rocketship Public Schools is a nonprofit network of public elementary charter schools that propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with families to help high quality public schools thrive in their communities.

We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across the country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Position Description

Rocketship Public Schools is looking for a thoughtful, collaborative, and student centered Occupational Therapist to support students across our Milwaukee school community.

The Occupational Therapist provides school based occupational therapy services that help students access instruction, participate fully in the school environment, and make meaningful progress toward individualized goals. This role provides both direct and indirect services to students and works closely with families, teachers, school leaders, special education teams, related service providers, and network support staff.

This role is especially important in helping students with disabilities build the sensory, motor, adaptive, self regulation, and functional participation skills they need to thrive at school.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Student Services.

What You Will Do

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help students access learning, participate with confidence, and receive the individualized support they need to be successful in school.

You will:

1. Provide high quality occupational therapy services to students across Rocketship school sites
2. Deliver direct and indirect services aligned to Individualized Education Programs, 504 Plans, and student needs
3. Support students with sensory, motor, adaptive, self regulation, and functional participation needs
4. Complete evaluations and develop educationally relevant recommendations, goals, and service plans
5. Participate in IEP and 504 meetings to share evaluation findings, student progress, and recommended supports
6. Collaborate with teachers, families, school leaders, related service providers, and network staff
7. Provide consultation and guidance to help school teams support students in inclusive learning environments
8. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation related to services, evaluations, progress, and student records

Student Services and Support

The Occupational Therapist provides services that help students participate meaningfully in the classroom and school environment.

This includes supporting students with sensory processing, fine motor skills, motor planning, adaptive skills, self regulation, classroom participation, and functional school routines.

The Occupational Therapist monitors student progress, adjusts services based on data and team input, and helps school teams implement recommendations, accommodations, modifications, and supports.

Evaluations, IEPs, and 504 Plans

The Occupational Therapist leads evaluations related to sensory motor development, functional school participation, and occupational therapy needs.

This role includes preparing clear and compliant assessment reports, developing educationally relevant IEP goals and service recommendations, and participating in IEP and 504 meetings.

The Occupational Therapist collaborates with IEP and 504 teams to ensure student plans are appropriate, compliant, and driven by student needs.

Collaboration and Consultation

The Occupational Therapist is an important partner to students, families, and school teams.

This role includes consulting with teachers, administrators, families, special education staff, related service providers, and outside providers when appropriate.

The Occupational Therapist may also support school teams through the Multi Tiered System of Supports process and provide training or guidance to teachers, paraprofessionals, families, and school staff.

The Occupational Therapist serves as a collaborative member of the ISE Network Support Team and helps strengthen student support across the organization.

Compliance and Documentation

The Occupational Therapist maintains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation, including service logs, evaluation records, progress updates, and required student records.

This role is responsible for meeting required timelines related to evaluations, IEPs, 504 Plans, service delivery, and compliance requirements.

The Occupational Therapist maintains practice in alignment with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and professional standards.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who believes every student can grow and who is excited to partner with school teams to remove barriers, support inclusion, and help students access learning.

Our ideal candidate is:

1. Student centered and committed to supporting students with diverse learning needs
2. Collaborative and skilled at working with families, teachers, school leaders, and service providers
3. Clear, professional, and thoughtful in communication
4. Organized and able to manage documentation, records, timelines, and compliance responsibilities
5. Flexible, adaptive, and solutions focused in a dynamic school environment
6. Knowledgeable about occupational therapy practices in an educational setting
7. Committed to Rocketship Public Schools mission and belief in the potential of every student

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university
• Valid license to provide occupational therapy services in Wisconsin, or ability to obtain required Wisconsin licensure prior to the start of employment
• Strong understanding of occupational therapy practices in an educational setting
• Ability to provide services to students across multiple school sites
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organization skills and ability to maintain records, meet deadlines, and manage compliance responsibilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, teachers, school leaders, service providers, and network staff
• Commitment to Rocketship Public Schools mission and belief in the potential of every student
• Ability to remain flexible, adaptive, and solutions focused
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and willingness to provide transportation for work assignments, as travel between school sites is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary students
• Experience providing occupational therapy services in a school setting
• Experience working with students with a range of disabilities, including learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, autism, developmental delays, and sensory motor needs
• Experience participating in IEP and 504 meetings
• Experience supporting inclusive practices and collaborating with multidisciplinary school teams

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $77,500 annually.

Final compensation is based on relevant experience and in accordance with the applicable salary schedule for related service providers.

Rocketship Public Schools also offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, wellness, professional growth, and long term success of our team members.

Benefits may include:

1. Medical, dental, and vision coverage
2. Health and wellness resources
3. 403b retirement plan
4. Flexible spending account
5. Paid time off
6. Employee assistance and support resources
7. Professional development and coaching
8. Opportunities for career growth within the Rocketship network
9. A collaborative school community focused on students, families, and staff success

Benefit eligibility and offerings are based on role, location, and applicable plan terms.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of what an employee may need to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

While performing this role, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with adults and children. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, handle materials, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. This role requires close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.