School Occupational Therapist

MJ Care • Kenosha, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

MJ Care is hiring a school-based Occupational Therapist in its School Staffing Division. The role supports students in accessing and participating in their educational environment by developing functional, sensory, motor, self-care, adaptive, and related skills. The therapist provides direct services aligned with students’ IEPs and other individualized support plans, and may work with students in classrooms, small groups, or one-on-one settings.

The position combines direct student services with collaboration among teachers, administrators, related service providers, and, when appropriate, families. The therapist participates in IEP and team meetings, contributes to progress discussions, conducts evaluations and monitoring as needed, manages caseload scheduling and service tracking, and maintains accurate and compliant documentation. The role follows district policies and applicable regulations and is supported by MJ Care’s school-based services team.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Wisconsin DSPS Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
• Current Wisconsin DPI School Occupational Therapy license (O051).
• Individual NPI number, required for Medicaid billing beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.
• Maintain all licenses and certifications in good standing throughout employment.
• Meet district and state onboarding requirements, including background checks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly for scheduling and documentation.
• Ability to manage a caseload and adapt to changing priorities in a school environment.
• Comfort with basic technology for documentation, communication, and service tracking.
• Problem-solving ability to respond to student needs in real time.
• Ability to comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including FERPA and HIPAA.
• Reliable transportation if travel between school sites is required.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a school-based or pediatric setting.
• Familiarity with IEPs, evaluations, service documentation, and progress monitoring.
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to students in alignment with IEPs and other individualized support plans.
• Support students’ fine motor, sensory, self-care, adaptive, and functional skill development.
• Conduct evaluations, re-evaluations, screenings, and progress monitoring as needed.
• Deliver services in varied settings, including classrooms, small groups, and one-on-one sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and related service providers to support student success.
• Participate in and contribute to IEP meetings, team meetings, and progress discussions.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant service documentation and records.
• Manage caseload responsibilities, including scheduling and service tracking.
• Communicate effectively with school staff and, when appropriate, families.
• Support a positive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
• Follow district policies, procedures, and school expectations.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including FERPA and HIPAA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level