School Occupational Therapist

MJ Care•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At MJ Care, the School Occupational Therapist supports students so they can access their education and thrive in the school environment. The therapist provides direct services aligned with students’ IEPs and other individualized support plans, while working with teachers, administrators, and other service providers. The role balances student interaction, multidisciplinary collaboration, meetings, planning and progress discussions, and documentation that supports student progress and compliance. Services support students’ functional, sensory, motor, and self-care skills so they can participate more fully in their educational environment. The position is part of MJ Care’s School Staffing Division and reports to the OT/PT Program Manager. The role is available as full-time or part-time, with compensation of $37.00–$51.50 per hour.

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 all district and state onboarding requirements, including background checks.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students, staff, and families.
Organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly with 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 mindset and 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 with fine motor, sensory, self-care, adaptive, and functional skill development.
Conduct evaluations, re-evaluations, screenings, and progress monitoring as needed.
Deliver services in a variety of settings, including classrooms, small groups, and one-on-one settings.
Work 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.