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Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (Shared Role)
Dove Academy of Detroit Country Day School Montessori Academy Student Success Across Three Purpose-Driven Schools
We are seeking a passionate and collaborative Occupational Therapist to join our team in a shared position supporting students at Dove Academy Kingsbury Country Day Schools (KCDS) and Creative Montessori Academy (CMA). This role is ideal for a dedicated professional who is excited by the opportunity to serve two vibrant mission-focused school communities.
This is a full-time position split equally between Dove Academy Kingsbury Country Day School and Creative Montessori Academy.
About Our Schools
At Dove Academy (Detroit MI) we pride ourselves on our successes and celebrate both individual and school achievements. Dove Academy is committed to building a better future for its students and families that fosters a culture of universal achievement that involves parents students and staff. This culture is based upon the fundamental belief that each child is capable of meeting high academic standards in reading language arts and math and that the school has the power to make that opportunity a reality.
At Kingsbury Country Day School (Oxford MI) our school is off the beaten path for a reason - when students unplug and enjoy our one hundred acre wooded campus they can investigate meaningful content and develop character traits that are critical to a well-rounded learner.
At Creative Montessori Academy (Southgate MI) we celebrate and nurture every childs innate desire to learn. Utilizing the Montessori Method our diverse learning environment fosters innovation and yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style.
Position Overview
As our Occupational Therapist you will provide direct and consultative services that empower students to engage more fully in school activities and achieve their academic goals. You will assess plan and deliver interventions tailored to each students functional developmental and sensory needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Instruction Assessment & Support
Evaluate student motor sensory and adaptive needs through assessments and screenings
Develop and implement individualized therapy plans based on IEPs and student goals
Provide direct therapy sessions and consult with educators and staff
Support skill development in fine motor coordination self-regulation daily living tasks and classroom participation
IEP Development & Compliance
Participate in special education team meetings and develop appropriate IEP goals
Ensure accurate documentation of services progress and Medicaid-compliant billing
Use designated special education management systems to track and report services
Collaboration & Communication
Foster strong partnerships with teachers support staff administrators and families
Provide training and strategies to classroom teams to promote student independence
Travel between school sites as scheduled to provide consistent support at each location
What You Bring
Minimum Requirements:
Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
Valid Michigan licensure (OTR/L)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage a flexible dual-building caseload
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in school-based or pediatric occupational therapy
Familiarity with IEP processes sensory integration and assistive technology
Strong documentation and organizational skills
A passion for supporting diverse learners in inclusive environments
Work Locations:
Dove Academy of Detroit
20001 Wexford St Detroit MI 48234
Country Day School
5000 Hosner Rd Oxford MI 48370
Montessori Academy
12701 McCann St Southgate MI 48195
Part of Something Bigger
This shared position gives you the opportunity to make a lasting impact across two schools that are reimagining education through nature relationships and real-world learning. If youre ready to help students thrive in both traditional and nontraditional learning environments wed love to meet you.
Choice Schools is a team of educators literacy specialists student advocates and many other professions but first and foremost we are parents moms dads guardians grandparents aunts and uncles who love kids. As a nationally accredited and regionally recognized full-service education service provider student learning is our organizations mission. We provide a student-focused approach to customized school operations support including instruction finance compliance communications human resources enrollment curriculum and professional development. Our student-centric philosophy drives us to the path to greatness allowing everyone - students staff teachers board members and stakeholders to thrive. After more than 20 years of serving diverse models of schools Choice is committed to being Michigans most trusted education service provider with the highest-performing schools.
Choice is an Education Service Provider for charter schools in Michigan and is the employer. Please visit for more information. EEOC
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Employment Type
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