Occupational Therapist Full time (2699)

May 18 2026

We announce the followingSPECIAL EDUCATION vacancy for the 2026-2027 school year in the Rochester Community Schools. Applications will be accepted until filled.

Occupational Therapist

1.0FTE (5 days per week)

Districtwide

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors of Science Degree and Certificate in occupational therapy.
• License from state of Michigan to practice occupational therapy.
• Ability to read analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students staff and parents.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

SALARY:

Per Rochester Education Association Master Agreement

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Education Special Education Supervisor of Post-Secondary & Basic Programs

JOB GOAL: To evaluation students to determine their functional levels and identify special needs and to plan and implement therapeutic activities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works with school team in planning and implementing activities to assist students eligible for special education in benefiting from their educational experience.

1. Evaluates students educational needs and uses the findings to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

1. Screens and evaluates students to determine special education eligibility and develop IEPs.

1. Plans therapy intervention programs to support specific educational activities of students.

1. Provides training to appropriate persons to carry out therapy goals in the school setting.

1. Arranges for appropriate equipment adaptation fabrication and repair; arranges for appropriate room set-up.

1. Functions as a team member for METs and IEPs and maintains contact with school family medical personnel and other appropriate agencies.

1. Problem solves to meet students ever-changing needs.

1. Establishes and maintains appropriate records reports and procedures.

1. Performs other duties as assigned by the Administrators.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application through the link below. If you are an internal candidate please log in to submit your application.

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Reviewed: 5/15/2023

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Notice of Nondiscrimination - Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin creed or ancestry age sex marital status height weight familial status arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206 Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA) MCL 37.1206 Title II Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C. Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition individuals will not be excluded from or be denied the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible on the basis of such characteristics. Rochester Community Schools has designated the following individuals as Compliance Coordinators at 52585 Dequindre Rd. Rochester MI 48307. Title II and Section 504 Students: Assistant Superintendent of Secondary and Adult Education ; Equal Employment Opportunity/Section 504 for non-students: David Murphy Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Required Experience:

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