Occupational Therapist, Early On Students (aged birth to 3 years)Local ISD

Posting Date:** June 3, 2025

**Position:** Occupational Therapist for Early On Students (aged birth to 3 years) Local Districts with MAISD

**Effective Date:** July 1, 2025

**Circumstances:** Staff Reassignment

**Terms of -

Employment:** Full Time, 185 days -- Balanced Calendar

**Salay:** Wage and benefits in accordance with the Master Agreement for Certified Staff

**Certification/

Qualifications:**

1. Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy, required;

2. Evidence of full licensure for an occupational therapist through the Michigan Department Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), required; and

3. National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT);

4. Education and/or Early On based social work experience preferred but not required. Willingness to learn required.

**Application Deadline:** Close of business June 16, 2025, or until filled

**Job Summary:** To establish and maintain an educational program, within the framework of Early On and Childhood Practices using the Primary Service Provider (PSP) model to help young children and their families achieve positive cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. The role is to assist infants, toddlers, and their families through evaluation, consultation, and service provision as a member of the Early On Team in accordance with the ISD Plan.

**Essential Job

Functions:**

1. Ability to demonstrate verbal and written communication.

2. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general and professional documents.

3. Demonstrated ability to handle and resolve conflict productively.

4. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk short distances, and attend to personal care of students.

5. Exhibit proficiency with utilizing technology.

6. Excellent interpersonal skills to work with families and colleagues.

7. Excellent collaboration skills.

8. Ability to travel between multiple districts within Montcalm County.

**Performance

Responsibilities:**

Consult and evaluate children ages birth through 3 years old who have been referred for Early On.

Provide services to young children and their families using the Primary Service Provider (PSP) model.

Actively participate in Primary Service Provider team meetings.

Acts as on-going Service Coordinator for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C and Michigan Mandated Special Education (MMSE) eligible children using a parent-coaching, routines-based approach.

Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET), REED meetings, Evaluations, Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)/Individual Educational Program (IEP) meetings.

Provide recommendations regarding student eligibility for Early On and develop goals and objectives for children eligible to receive Early On and/or special education services.

Prepare and plan a variety of instructional techniques and resources consistent with the needs of infants and their familiar s to be implemented in the home setting.

Conduct home visits for the purpose of assessment, consultation and education of infants and toddlers.

Develop, implement and evaluate individual therapy plans based upon IFSP/IEP goals and objectives (Part C/Part B IDEA).

Prepare and implement plans for home visits or playgroups and show evidence of preparation through development of the IFSP performance objectives (Part C IDEA).

Assess the growth of students and provide progress reports as required.

Employ a variety of instructional