What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Northview Public Schools Special Education?
General Summary:
Northview Public Schools is an award-winning district in Grand Rapids, MI, acknowledged for the high caliber of its graduates, the high quality of its staff, and the excellence of its academic and co-curricular programs. At Northview, we believe that our words and behaviors accelerate student academic performance and nurture their social development. In turn, Northview Public Schools is seeking a part-time (.6 FTE) Occupational Therapist.
Qualifications:
- A valid state license for occupational therapy.
- Ability to work well with students with different needs and learning styles.
- Ability to plan prescriptively to meet the academic and behavioral needs of each student.
- Ability to work on, and be a contributor to, a collaborative team and a close-knit group of educators.
- Ability to provide direct instruction and consultative services to students with disabilities, their parents, and to teachers.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conduct formal and informal assessments to determine students’ functional abilities and needs related to school participation (e.g., fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, handwriting).
- Provide direct therapy, consultation, or classroom-based interventions to support participation in school routines and learning activities.
- Work closely with teachers, parents, special educators, and other related service providers to support students’ access to the curriculum.
- Recommend environmental modifications, adaptive equipment, or strategies to enhance student performance.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of evaluations, progress notes, and IEP documentation.
- Support staff training on topics like fine motor development, sensory needs, or adaptive strategies.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district policies (e.g., IDEA requirements).
Other Job Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services
Directly Responsible To:
- Director of Special Services
Terms of Employment:
- As described in the Northview Public Schools NEA contractual agreement.
- Work Hours: 8:00 - 3:30
Evaluation:
- Annual evaluation performed by the Director of Special Services using the evaluation rubric as identified in the NEA contractual agreement.
Postion Posted until April 29, 2026 or Until Filled