This position is Part-Time scheduled for 4 hours per week.
School Information:
Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Paramount Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young 5-8. At Paramount, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about Paramount Charter Academy click here .
Why Choose Paramount Charter Academy:
- High parental satisfaction.
- Utilizes the Dean support model.
- Supported by an experienced leadership team.
- Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
- Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of fine motor, visual-motor & visual-perception, sensory processing and regulation, motor coordination and planning, and functional skills, for students referred for special education or related services
- Participate in the IEP and Section 504 processes, including eligibility determinations, annual reviews, progress monitoring, and service planning
- Develop, implement, monitor, and adjust evidence-based occupational therapy interventions aligned to student goals
- Collaborate as an active member of the multidisciplinary special education team to deliver coordinated and student-centered services
- Consult with teachers, administrators, parents, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ skill development
- Work closely with classroom teachers to integrate occupational therapy strategies and goals into the educational environment and daily routines
- Provide training and guidance to staff and families on effective strategies to support students in inclusive and mainstream settings
- Utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches and activities, including physical, sensory, manual, creative, and play-based interventions, to support student development and engagement
- Recommend, design, and support the use of adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and classroom accommodations as appropriate
- Maintain an accurate caseload, service schedule, and therapy documentation, including service logs and progress notes, in compliance with state, federal, and organizational requirements
- Communicate changes in student needs or caseload status to the Special Education Administrator in a timely manner
- Demonstrate professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information and student records
- Participate in school-based initiatives such as screenings, problem-solving teams, or intervention supports
- Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices, research, and regulatory requirements
- Attend parent-teacher conferences and other meetings as needed to discuss student progress and therapy plans
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the building principal
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Qualifications:
Required:
Valid state Occupational Therapy licensure
Michigan: Occupational Therapist License issued by the Licenses and Regularly Affairs.
Preferred:
- School-based or pediatric occupational therapy experience
- Experience working with diverse or at-risk student populations
- Familiarity with IEPs, Section 504 plans, and special education compliance requirements
Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills
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Please click here to find out more about our core values.
National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
We are open to considering qualified Occupational Therapists as either employees or independent contractors.
