Occupational Therapist

Saginaw, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Certified/Licensed/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:
12/4/2025

Location:
LEAs

District:
Saginaw Intermediate School District

TITLE OF POSITION: Occupational Therapist
RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisor of Special Education
SALARY: Per SIFT CBA
CLASSIFICATION: Certified Licensed Occupational Therapist
DEPARTMENT: Special Education

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide students with appropriate therapy consistent with the students IEP in keeping with the physiciansprescription (when applicable) and/or evaluation results.
Maintain accurate student and caseload records and information Medicaid logs and bill back data.
Participate in IEPs.
Evaluate students for disabilities and provide appropriate written reports.
Provide liaison with staff parents and agencies.
Serve in a highly flexible manner dependent upon the stated needs and requests of the constituent schooldistricts.
Keep local school administration informed as to the status of students on caseload.
Assist families of students on caseload through home call and contacts in understanding students occupationaltherapy needs in relation to educational goals.
Assist teacher and educational staff in acquiring special materials equipment and therapeutic techniques thatwill contribute to the education of the student(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have full or be able to obtain temporary approval under Michigan Department of Education Rules(340.1792) Licensure certification or approval of supportive professional personnel.
Experience evaluating and treating individuals with neurological impairments is preferred.
Knowledge of typical and atypical developmental patterns is preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Able to utilize appropriate demeanor conduct and grooming when working with clients and staff includingproper telephone etiquette.
Must have conflict resolution skills.
Leadership skills to work effectively with staff school administrators and outside agencies in the delivery ofspecial education services.
Ability to function in a total organizational context.
Ability to keep all student parent and staff information confidential.
Ability to work in a site-based decision-making system that utilizes teams and collaborative decision-makingprocesses.
Ability and/or willingness to learn and utilize basic keyboarding computer skills.
Willingness to receive additional training to improve job skills.
Must have dependable transportation.
Must have good references.
Must have a good attendance record.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must complete and submit an online Saginaw Intermediate School District application. Apply online at: In addition to the online application applicants are required to submit electronically a cover letter resume and at least three (3) letters of recommendation. An application may be obtained online by going to the SISD website at and clicking on the Employment section.

Job ID: 4583
Posted: 12/04/2025

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sexual orientation gender and gender identity disability age or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources
Saginaw Intermediate School District
3933 Barnard Road Saginaw MI 48603
Telephone: Fax:
Email:
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Position Type:Certified/Licensed/Occupational TherapistDate Posted:12/4/2025Location:LEAsDistrict:Saginaw Intermediate School DistrictTITLE OF POSITION: Occupational Therapist RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisor of Special Education SALARY: Per SIFT CBA CLASSIFICATION: Certifie...

Position Type:
Certified/Licensed/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:
12/4/2025

Location:
LEAs

District:
Saginaw Intermediate School District

Provide students with appropriate therapy consistent with the students IEP in keeping with the physiciansprescription (when applicable) and/or evaluation results.
Maintain accurate student and caseload records and information Medicaid logs and bill back data.
Participate in IEPs.
Evaluate students for disabilities and provide appropriate written reports.
Provide liaison with staff parents and agencies.
Serve in a highly flexible manner dependent upon the stated needs and requests of the constituent schooldistricts.
Keep local school administration informed as to the status of students on caseload.
Assist families of students on caseload through home call and contacts in understanding students occupationaltherapy needs in relation to educational goals.
Assist teacher and educational staff in acquiring special materials equipment and therapeutic techniques thatwill contribute to the education of the student(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have full or be able to obtain temporary approval under Michigan Department of Education Rules(340.1792) Licensure certification or approval of supportive professional personnel.
Experience evaluating and treating individuals with neurological impairments is preferred.
Knowledge of typical and atypical developmental patterns is preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Able to utilize appropriate demeanor conduct and grooming when working with clients and staff includingproper telephone etiquette.
Must have conflict resolution skills.
Leadership skills to work effectively with staff school administrators and outside agencies in the delivery ofspecial education services.
Ability to function in a total organizational context.
Ability to keep all student parent and staff information confidential.
Ability to work in a site-based decision-making system that utilizes teams and collaborative decision-makingprocesses.
Ability and/or willingness to learn and utilize basic keyboarding computer skills.
Willingness to receive additional training to improve job skills.
Must have dependable transportation.
Must have good references.
Must have a good attendance record.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.