Jackson County ISD
Occupational Therapist - Early On
Jackson County ISD, Jackson, Michigan, United States, 49203
Summary : Provide occupational therapy services to children in the Jackson County Intermediate School District by referral from a physician or school personnel according to the guidelines set up. Evaluate students to determine their functional levels and identify special needs. Plan and implement therapeutic activities to assist special education students to benefit from their educational experiences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other duties may be assigned.
Identify and evaluate physically and otherwise health impaired children referred by a physician or school personnel to the special education program Design programs on an individual basis for each child that requires the services of the occupational therapist in the areas of:
Sensory and motor development Development Fine Motor Skills Gross-motor skills Perceptual training Activities of daily living Adaptive equipment
Attend appropriate clinics and occasional physicians' appointments for input updating progress on children in the program. Help the classroom teachers and school personnel understand the special needs of the physically and otherwise health impaired child in regard to:
Any special apparatus or techniques being used Any special arrangements required for caring for special needs Any emotional or school adjustments
Communicate regularly with parents to discuss the child's therapy at home and school, and any progress made. Instructs parents in home programs, when appropriate, designed to meet occupational therapy needs of the children. Make home visits to better understand specific needs of children and thus help solve these needs. Serve on Individual Education Plan (IEP) committees for the physically/otherwise health impaired children when appropriate. Order equipment to carry out the occupational therapy program requirements. Keep progress reports on each child currently being served. Remain in communication with physicians and other professional personnel regarding children on the occupational therapy caseload. Establish and maintain a good working relationship with administrators and school personnel. Attend conferences and/or meetings that pertain to the development of the occupational therapy program for the individual children being seen in the program. Implement therapy to meet the IEP goals; plan and manage program. Provide training to the appropriate staff to carry over therapy goals in the school setting. Maintain equipment/room. Provide program services including self-help, functional mobility, environmental adaptations/adaptive equipment, positioning, motor functions, sensory processing, and provocation/vocational skills. Function as a team member for multidisciplinary education teams (MET) and IEPs, and maintains contact with school, family, physicians and agencies. Screen, evaluate, and reassess students to develop IEP Formulate OT policies and procedures. Schedule students for evaluation and treatment Regular and predictable in-person attendance is required for this position. Assign and supervise caseload and responsibilities of the occupational therapy assistant.
Education and/or Experience:
Certification by National Registration Exam. Experience with home visiting, students age birth - 5, and early intervention services.
Certificates Licenses, Registrations:
License from the State of Michigan to practice OT. Valid Michigan driver's license and good driving record.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community. Must be able to meet multiple demands from several people.
Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits:
Anticipated employment date is as soon as possible. Placement on the Special Education Certified Salary Schedule will depend on qualifications and experience. New employee starting salary range is $54,619 - $109,456. Paid health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances, sick and personal business days.
To Apply:
Interested parties should go to our website, to complete an online application.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 2025 OR UNTIL FILLED
Pre-employment Screening : Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment for a position with JCISD will be required to successfully complete a background check, a pre-employment physical to determine ability to perform the desired position (with or without reasonable accommodations) and a drug test.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other duties may be assigned.
Identify and evaluate physically and otherwise health impaired children referred by a physician or school personnel to the special education program Design programs on an individual basis for each child that requires the services of the occupational therapist in the areas of:
Sensory and motor development Development Fine Motor Skills Gross-motor skills Perceptual training Activities of daily living Adaptive equipment
Attend appropriate clinics and occasional physicians' appointments for input updating progress on children in the program. Help the classroom teachers and school personnel understand the special needs of the physically and otherwise health impaired child in regard to:
Any special apparatus or techniques being used Any special arrangements required for caring for special needs Any emotional or school adjustments
Communicate regularly with parents to discuss the child's therapy at home and school, and any progress made. Instructs parents in home programs, when appropriate, designed to meet occupational therapy needs of the children. Make home visits to better understand specific needs of children and thus help solve these needs. Serve on Individual Education Plan (IEP) committees for the physically/otherwise health impaired children when appropriate. Order equipment to carry out the occupational therapy program requirements. Keep progress reports on each child currently being served. Remain in communication with physicians and other professional personnel regarding children on the occupational therapy caseload. Establish and maintain a good working relationship with administrators and school personnel. Attend conferences and/or meetings that pertain to the development of the occupational therapy program for the individual children being seen in the program. Implement therapy to meet the IEP goals; plan and manage program. Provide training to the appropriate staff to carry over therapy goals in the school setting. Maintain equipment/room. Provide program services including self-help, functional mobility, environmental adaptations/adaptive equipment, positioning, motor functions, sensory processing, and provocation/vocational skills. Function as a team member for multidisciplinary education teams (MET) and IEPs, and maintains contact with school, family, physicians and agencies. Screen, evaluate, and reassess students to develop IEP Formulate OT policies and procedures. Schedule students for evaluation and treatment Regular and predictable in-person attendance is required for this position. Assign and supervise caseload and responsibilities of the occupational therapy assistant.
Education and/or Experience:
Certification by National Registration Exam. Experience with home visiting, students age birth - 5, and early intervention services.
Certificates Licenses, Registrations:
License from the State of Michigan to practice OT. Valid Michigan driver's license and good driving record.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community. Must be able to meet multiple demands from several people.
Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits:
Anticipated employment date is as soon as possible. Placement on the Special Education Certified Salary Schedule will depend on qualifications and experience. New employee starting salary range is $54,619 - $109,456. Paid health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances, sick and personal business days.
To Apply:
Interested parties should go to our website, to complete an online application.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 2025 OR UNTIL FILLED
Pre-employment Screening : Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment for a position with JCISD will be required to successfully complete a background check, a pre-employment physical to determine ability to perform the desired position (with or without reasonable accommodations) and a drug test.