Occupational Therapist Pool - SY

Student Services
District Wide
Minimum Annual Compensation: $68,901
Length of

Contract:

192 days
Employment Type: Exempt

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the  school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

In addition, we have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti‑racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

Occupational Therapists are an integral part of a team of educators, family, and others that supports students with disabilities. The primary role of the Occupational Therapist is to provide direct services to students and consultative services to staff on behalf of students in order for them to access educational environments and benefit from their special education program.

Supervises the clinical practice of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants per Chapter PI 11 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.

• Assess the functional skills and abilities of students who have or are suspected of having a disability and who may require the specialized services of an Occupational Therapist to benefit from special education in accordance with professional guidelines
• Provide written reports to and participate collaboratively in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or Section 504 meetings to establish eligibility, determine disability‑related needs, develop IEP goals, and establish the need for special education and related services, accommodations and/or modifications
• For those students who require OT, develop treatment plans that address the underlying deficits impacting students’ ability to benefit from their IEP
• Provide direct and consultative services as broadly described in the IEP or 504 Plan and specifically defined in the treatment plan of students assigned to caseload
• Work as a team with regular and special educators to design and ensure that all Supplemental Aids & Services and Program Modifications are provided to students
• Procure materials and equipment needed to meet individual student needs for access to instruction and curriculum (e.g., sensory equipment)
• Progress monitor students’ development toward treatment plan goals and, with regular and special education teachers, monitor progress toward IEP goals
• Support students, families and staff to effectively use adaptive equipment, technology, or specialized techniques that enable students’ to access the educational environment
• Participate as part of teacher teams to analyze and determine root cause of student challenges and, using data‑based…