QUALIFICATIONS:

1. B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy.
2. National and/or state license registration.
3. Experience with infants and young children, plus knowledge in child growth and development.
4. Ability to communicate and work positively with young children, other professionals and parents.
5. Knowledge of a variety of occupational therapy techniques with young children.
6. Knowledge of psychomotor and readiness assessment tools.
7. Experience working with families in home-based and center programs.
8. Knowledge of adaptive equipment.
9. Work experience and/or educational background with early childhood, physically impaired and autistic impaired preferred.
10. Experience in the acquisition and maintenance of data, both computerized and hard copy.
11. Flexibility and willingness to adapt to varied responsibilities and work locations.
12. Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

 ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: 

1. Organize and set up an effective occupational therapy program in the school.
2. Instruct individuals and small groups in activities of pre-vocational testing, daily living, gross and fine motor skills, perceptual skills, recreation, crafts, etc., based upon physician’s order.
3. Cooperate with Vocational Rehabilitation Services in the assessment of work skills.
4. Act as liaison between schools, physicians, families and agencies regarding the occupational therapy needs of the physically impaired students.
5. Construct and adapt occupational therapy equipment to meet the need of the individual child.
6. Cooperate with the physical therapist, speech therapist and teaching staff to facilitate experiences for the physically impaired.
7. Teach and instruct teachers and aides in the proper handling of the physically impaired child.
8. Schedule students and initiate a treatment program based upon physician’s orders.
9. Evaluate physically impaired students considered for admission into a program.
10. Keep proper records as indicated.
11. Participate in evaluation as directed.
12. Accept other assignments as determined by the building Principal.

WORK YEAR:        192 Days

LOCATION(S):       To be determined

SALARY:      Direct Service and Degree Specialist salary schedule as per the MIFT Master Agreement.

STARTING DATE:   As soon as possible

APPLY ONLINE AT:  www.misd.net; applications will be accepted online until the positions are filled. 

DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:

Mr. David Rilley

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Operations

Macomb Intermediate School District

44001 Garfield Road

Clinton Township, MI  48038

586-228-3311

The Macomb Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with all state and federal non-discrimination laws and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.  Applicants seeking employment may request reasonable accommodation under ADA and may be subject to post-offer physical examination and background check with the Michigan State Police Department.