Regional Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week divided between three schools. 16 hours per week at Keystone Academy, 16 hours per week at Quest Charter Academy, and 8 hours per week at Metro Charter Academy.

Located in Belleville, MI, Keystone Academy opened in 2003 and serves students Young5-8. At Keystone, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Keystone Academy:

• Recognized for staff satisfaction, culture, and safety.
• Parent satisfaction has been 93% for the past three years, putting us in the top 10 of the 102 NHA schools.
• Keystone is a Top Ten Charter Middle School in Michigan.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• World class professional development and instructional materials.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new students enrolling in the program within 30 days after entering program if Occupational Therapy needs exist
• Use standardized tests, customized measures, and/or observation to evaluate the student in the areas of cognitive perceptual motor skills, motor coordination, psychosocial development, self-care, muscle strength and range of motion, postural reflexes, and needs for adaptive devices and prostheses
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness by observation, testing, and communication with family
• Utilize treatment procedures involving physical, sensory, manual, creative, and recreational activities
• Participate in MET and IEP process
• Utilize a team approach to planning and treatment with school personnel, families, physicians, and agencies
• Consult with teachers regarding occupational therapy goals for the classroom setting and support classroom goals in the therapy treatment program
• Provide training to appropriate individuals regarding effective methods to aid the student in the mainstream
• Demonstrate professionalism when dealing with confidential issues and materials
• Maintain file of caseload and keep Building Coordinator updated on changes
• Design/construct adaptive equipment and devices for the student and/or classroom
• Demonstrate willingness to keep updated on issues and research by pursuing professional development
• Maintain schedule and log progress toward goals for student's sessions
• Promote and participate in specific school projects such as screening programs, career days, etc.
• Attend parent/teacher meetings (As necessary)
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by the building principal

Qualifications:

• American Occupational Therapy License
• Michigan: Occupational Therapist license issued by the Michigan Department of Education.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.