Part Time Occupational Therapist

MyPath•Oconomowoc, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Genesee Lake School is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist in Oconomowoc. The school is a therapeutic day school and residential treatment center serving children and young adults with autism and neurological, emotional, and/or developmental disabilities. Its 160-acre campus is near Oconomowoc, and the school follows a typical 180-day educational calendar, with the opportunity to work during Extended School Year (ESY) for students who need that programming. The Occupational Therapist provides school-based services aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), supporting functional participation in self-care, academics, leisure, and play. Services are delivered in person through direct, indirect (push-in), and consultation models, with collaboration across educational and multidisciplinary teams. The role also includes evaluations, IEP participation, student progress documentation, treatment-minute tracking, monthly billing reports, and compliance with applicable requirements. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule during the traditional school calendar. Regular-year hours are either 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with availability to work ESY. Hourly pay is based on education level and years of experience. MyPath describes itself as a majority women employee-owned organization with an ownership culture grounded in passion, accountability, teamwork, openness, and continuous learning and innovation. It emphasizes transparency, respect, appreciation, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Current Wisconsin licensure or eligibility as a Licensed Occupational Therapist.
Eligibility for a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Occupational Therapist License.
Eligibility for National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and educational staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students in special education, including students with autism, emotional and behavioral disorders, and other developmental disabilities, is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with IEP development, documentation systems, and progress-monitoring tools.
Experience addressing oral motor and feeding challenges in children.

Responsibilities

Provide direct occupational therapy services aligned with students’ IEPs to develop, improve, and maintain functional participation in self-care, academics, leisure, and play.
Collaborate with the educational team to plan, organize, and conduct therapeutic activities and interventions.
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations as part of special education re-evaluations and service determinations.
Work directly with students to promote motor planning, sensory regulation, fine motor and visual motor integration, and adaptive functioning for classroom and school-wide participation.
Participate as a contributing member of IEP teams, including attending meetings, providing data, and supporting goal development and service compliance.
Document services and student progress in a timely manner, including daily notes, progress reports, and other required documentation.
Deliver in-person services through direct, indirect (push-in), and consultation models.
Track treatment minutes and submit monthly billing reports.
Maintain compliance with relevant federal, state, and school regulations, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrate sound judgment, adaptability, and professional composure in dynamic educational settings.