SUBSTITUTE Occupational Therapist - Michigan License

Warren Woods Public Schools•Warren, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates students to determine their functional levels and identify special needs. Plans and implements therapeutic activities to assist special education students to benefit from their educational experiences. This is a temporary vacancy from 8/24/26 to 11/13/26, with a daily rate of $140.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a certified school of Occupational Therapy
Current license from the State of Michigan
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on content, curriculum and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
Skilled in oral and written communication
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Applying assessment instruments
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios
Reading technical information
Composing a variety of documents
Facilitating group discussions
Analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Knowledge of appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws
Knowledge of age-appropriate activities
Knowledge of content
Knowledge of lesson plan requirements
Knowledge of stages of child development
Knowledge of behavioral management strategies
Scheduling activities, meetings, and/or events
Gathering, collating, and/or classifying data
Using job-related equipment
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Analyzing data utilizing defined but different processes
Operating equipment using standardized methods
Working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups
Working with data of varied types and/or purposes
Utilizing specific, job-related equipment
Problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
Independent interpretation of guidelines for problem solving with data
Moderate problem solving with equipment
Establishing and maintaining relationships
Adapting to changing work priorities
Maintaining confidentiality
Exhibiting tact and patience
Working flexible hours
Ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching
Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods
Directing other persons within a small work unit
Tracking budget expenditures
Utilization of resources from other work units is often required
Standing, walking and sitting
Pushing or lifting up to 50 lbs
Close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material
Ability to adjust focus
Meeting multiple demands from several people
Interacting with students, the public and other staff

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Implementation to meet the IEP goals
Program planning and management
Provide training to the appropriate persons to carry over therapy goals in the school setting
Equipment/room maintenance
Program services include: self-help, functional mobility, environmental adaptations/adaptive equipment, positioning, motor functions, sensory processing, prevocational/vocational skills
Function as a team member for MET, IEPC and maintain contact with school, family, physicians and agencies
Screening, evaluation and reassessment to develop IEP
Formulate OT policies and procedures
Schedule students for evaluation and treatment
Oversee instructional accommodations for sensory and fine motor deficits for students in general education classes
Perform other duties as assigned by administration