Occupational Therapist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:
9/16/2023

Location:
Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District
Job Posting
The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD) is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISD) in Michigan. Every one of the state's 500+ local school districts is part of an ISD. The EUPISD is a regional education service agency with the primary function to provide or assist our local districts to provide special programs and services. Within our ISD, there are 19 districts covering 4,000 square miles in three counties and part of another in the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The total number of PK-12 students is 6,500.
The EUPISD serves local districts by providing educational services and support in special education, curriculum, early childhood, career and technical education, professional development, business services and technology. The EUPISD also pursues business, community, and interagency collaboration. The EUPISD has a long history of collaboration with our local districts that has resulted in the creation of a strong infrastructure in support of all aspects of teaching, learning, compliance, and fiscal management.

The EUPISD is funded with a combination of local, state, and federal funds. The voters of EUPISD have approved a 1.75 mill levy for special education, a .2 mill levy for general operations, and 1.0 mill levy for vocational education. State aid received is based on annual authorizations from the state legislature. Our current budget is $35 million. The EUPISD currently has 210 employees/contractors providing services to our local districts and students.

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Period of Employment: 190 days per year

Purpose of Position: Occupational Therapist will provide Occupational Therapy services in accordance with the EUPISD Plan for Special Education Programs and Services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Occupational license/certification approved by the Michigan Department of Education; Meet MARSE requirement R340.1792
• Must have regular and reliable attendance
• Adheres to FERPA and District confidentiality policies
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds, frequent walking, standing, sitting, going up/downstairs
• Successful school-based services experience preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy evaluation as well as direct/consultive services to support students as outlined in IEP/IFSPs
• Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary evaluation team and assist in the comprehensive assessment of students suspected of having a disability as outlined in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education
• Evaluate students regarding sensory, motor, perceptual, and daily living skills as they affect their educational performance; Complete sensory processing evaluations as appropriate
• Serve as an IEP Team member and support the development of quality plans for specially designed instruction from a disciplinary perspective
• Provide recommendations for educational interventions to assist classroom personnel with student learning, achievement, behavior, and use of assistive educational devices
• Provides analysis and interpretation of information and data in oral/written reports
• Consult with team members, parents, teachers, administrators, and students to obtain data, interpret data, provide assessment data, and make recommendation(s) for progress in the school setting
• Utilize therapy techniques within the classroom or home setting as a means of transferring recommended treatment programs from the therapist to classroom personnel, parents, or care providers
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation including student attendance, Medicaid service logs, and progress monitoring of IEP Goals and objectives
• Participate in professional development/training as assigned
• Upon request, provide professional learning and consultative services to local educational staff
• Exhibit a high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information, use good judgment, plan and maintain a flexible attitude
• As needed for completion of duties, attend meetings outside of normal working hours
• Remain free of substance abuse and/or illegal drug use at all times
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Education

Wages and Fringes: Commensurate with EUPIEA Master Agreement.

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