POSITION OPENING

Posting Date: February 6, 2023

Title: Occupational Therapist

Opening/Commencing: 2022-2023 School Year
.

Circumstances: New Position

Salary: Wage and benefits to be in accordance with the Master Agreement for
Certified Staff

Certification/
Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (required);

2. Evidence of full licensure for an occupational therapist through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) (required) and National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT);

3. Experience working with all school-aged groups (preschool through age 26)

4. Experience developing parent training and support programs;

5. Experience and knowledge of special education guidelines for qualifying for school-based services;

6. Experience in the development of IEPs;

7. Experience in case management for preschool through age 26

8. Experience providing consultative services to adults in a variety of settings;

9. Expertise in mentoring other colleagues and supervise COTAs in and outside of the profession;

10. Skilled in provision of oral-motor treatment, sensory processing difficulties, and developing compensatory and treatment strategies;

11. Skilled in evaluation of pre-school and school aged children with standardized and non-standardized methods.

12. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Goal: To establish and maintain an educational services that could include preschool classrooms, self-contained classrooms, and K-12 special education service. This position requires a person that is driven and self- sufficient, with the ability to juggle a schedule that changes from week to week.

Position Description:

• As a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET), provide a thorough assessment and develop goals / recommendations in the areas of fine motor, oral motor and sensory processing skills.
• Review planning for students yearly through an Individual Educational Program (IEP) based on child’s abilities and areas of need.
• Prepare for daily lessons and show evidence of preparation through development of IEP performance objectives.
• Assess the growth of students and provide progress reports as required.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and resources consistent with the needs of preschool, school-aged, and their families.
• Work collaboratively with district staff and ISD team members to identify unique child strengths, resources and needs.
• Establish an effective means of communication with the parent(s) of each child assigned.
• Create a working environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the needs of each child.
• Cooperate with special education ancillary staff in the provision of related educational services to students.
• Participate regularly in physical management training (non-violent crisis intervention) and CPR as assigned.
• Maintain, prepare and process the district’s required documentation, which includes, but is not limited to the following: Program data, Medicaid, student count, etc.
• Keep the special education program supervisor and the ISD Director of special education informed of any issues that may significantly impact the delivery of special education programs and services.
• Make appropriate referrals to other disciplines and to other agencies.
• Maintain professional competence in the field which may include attending and participating in professional organizations, workshops, and conferences.
• Serve as a resource to staff members in the development of a balanced program for occupational therapy.
• Assist and guide staff in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified children with occupational therapy needs
• Collaborate with staff members to implement therapy suggestions for the child’s daily activities.
• Other duties as defined by the Director of special education, Superintendent or School Board

Applications: Applications must include a letter of application, detailed resume of training, work experience, references and any pertinent credentials.

Please submit through Applitrack at our district website

Deadline For
Applications: Open until Filled

Additional
Information: Cindy DeYoung, Special Education Supervisor

616-225-4714

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the certified staff contract.

Statement of Assurance:
It is the policy of Montcalm Area Intermediate School District that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, height, weight, marital status, or disability shall be subjected to discrimination in any program, service, activity, or in employment for which it is responsible. Inquiries related to discrimination should be directed to: MAISD Superintendent, P.O. Box
367, 621 New Street, Stanton, MI 48888. (989-831-5261)

Montcalm County Intermediate School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,429.00 - $89,027.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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