West Michigan Academy of Arts & Academics is currently seeking a part-time Licensed Occupational Therapist.
West Michigan Academy of Arts & Academics is a TK-8 public school academy chartered by Grand Valley State University. We are located in Spring Lake and our students come from many surrounding districts in Ottawa and Muskegon counties. WMAAA focuses on arts integration and high academic achievement. We have a great team of teachers and staff who have been supporting and educating creative, artistic, and academically high achieving students for over 25 years! We are looking for an experienced, successful educator to join our team.
MISSION: Our mission is to create life-long community through arts integration.
REPORTS TO: Principal; Superintendent; Special Education Consultant
Summary: Part-time employment as a school occupational therapist to provide evaluation and occupational therapy services in accordance with the policies defined by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE). (7 – 10 hours per week rate of pay is $50-$70 per hour)
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
- The State of Michigan requires a license for this occupation.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of and experience working in the MiPSE system.
- Working as part of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide liaison, coordination, and case management services with schools, families, community agencies, and other resources to influence positive school outcomes for students.
- Provide and interpret assessments and evaluations, as part of a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET), to determine recommendations on eligibility for special education and identify needs for programs and services for eligible students.
- Provide comprehensive written reports of assessments and evaluations of students that specifically address the reasons for referral.
- Utilize multiple methods of collecting data and provide appropriate measurable goals for intervention and anticipated outcomes from service.
- Collaborate with parents, multidisciplinary evaluation team members, school administrators, and other community agencies to develop an accurate understanding of a student's disability and the impact of the disability on students' educational performance.
- Participate in the development of IEP or Section 504 plans for eligible students.
- Attends IEP Team and Section 504 meetings.
- Provide and coordinate direct and consultation Occupational therapy services to students.
- Consults with staff, parents/guardians, physicians, and others regarding occupational therapy services.
- Train/instruct teachers, parents and paraprofessionals in delegated techniques and/or equipment use.
Other/Miscellaneous:
- Maintains appropriate student records regarding evaluations, provision of services, progress monitoring, and contact with students and others, including Service Capture in MiPSE system.
- Responsibility of employee to stay current on best practice and legal updates, obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before the expiration date of said document(s).
- Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled workday.
- Must have regular and timely job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the WMAAA Administration.
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Deadline: September 22, 2025 or until filled
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