Occupational Therapist at Oakside Prep Academy

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School Information:

Located in Waterford Township, MI, Oakside Prep Academy opened in 2013 and serves students K-12. At Oakside, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Oakside Preparatory Academy  .

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Waterford Township, MI, Oakside Prep Academy opened in 2013 and serves students K-12. At Oakside, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Oakside Preparatory Academy  .

Why Choose Oakside Preparatory Academy:

Competitive pay and benefit sat affordable rates.

Unique K-12 environment, increasing collaboration among staff.

Supportive coaching modelwith new staff paired with a teacher mentor.

Consistently outperforms local districts on state assessments.

Ensure a secure and safe working environment.

Benefit from seasoned and supportive leadership.

Access to best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

Awarded Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

Recognized as Partner of the Year for the Pontiac Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services as outlined in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans.

Conduct assessments of motor, visual-motor, and sensory-motor skills for students referred for special education evaluation to help determine eligibility for services.

Participate in the IEP/Section 504 process, providing input on assessment measures, intervention strategies, and student progress.

Collaborate as a member of the special education team to deliver comprehensive services to students with disabilities.

Consult with teachers, school administrators, parents, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ physical, motor, and sensory development.

Work closely with teachers to integrate occupational therapy goals into the classroom environment and support classroom objectives through therapy programs.

Provide training to relevant individuals on effective methods to assist students in mainstream settings.

Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust occupational therapy interventions in collaboration with school staff and parents.

Utilize treatment strategies involving physical, sensory, manual, creative, and recreational activities to support student development.

Design adaptive equipment and devices for individual students and classroom use.

Maintain an accurate record of student caseload requirements and update the Special Education Administrator on any changes.

Maintain a detailed schedule and service logs, and track student progress toward therapy goals.

Demonstrate professionalism in handling confidential matters and materials.

Pursue ongoing professional development to stay informed about current practices and research in occupational therapy.

Participate in school initiatives such as screening programs to support student development.

Attend parent-teacher meetings as needed to discuss student progress and therapy plans.

Perform other job related duties as assigned by the building principal

Qualifications:

American Occupational Therapy License

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
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