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Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change prepares students to be academically and environmentally excellent for sustained success in a global economy.
ABOUT US:
At MMAEC we give students learning options. What better way to learn about water filtration than helping revitalize rivers Learning may begin in the classroom but our students move from desks to dirt planting seeds in soil and tending to our gardens to see what happens afterward. However just like snowflakes we know no two children are alike. We accompany multiple different learning styles by incorporating outdoor classroom learning with the indoor classroom.
Here at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change (MMAEC) the world is our guidebook. Science and nature guide children at MMAEC to experience learning. What makes us great is our belief that children thrive because we allow their learning to expand to endless possibilities becoming an individualized learning path for each student.
We are a Certified Green School!
That means we make efforts to recycle be environmentally-conscious and be energy-efficient in all that we do in our school. Our focus is on sustainability. We continuously look for ways to engage and educate our students on their individual actions as broader school community actions which can then impact further out into our local community.
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
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan including health care a competitive 401(K) plan professional development and much more. View our full list of benefits here - contact with any questions.
Working for Choice Schools Associates
MMAEC is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendents office Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas including instruction professional development curriculum human resources finance compliance communications and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model Bradford Academy is a vibrant community of learning comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.
Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender sexual orientation national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
