Occupational Therapist

Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (Shared Role)
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science & New Branches Charter Academy | Grand Rapids Area, MI
www.wma-es.com | www.newbranches.org

Support Student Success Across Two Purpose-Driven Schools

We are seeking a passionate and collaborative Occupational Therapist to join our team in a shared position supporting students at both West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) and New Branches Charter Academy (NBCA) . This role is ideal for a dedicated professional who is excited by the opportunity to serve two vibrant, mission-focused school communities.

• This is a full-time position split equally between WMAES and NBCA (0.5 FTE at each site).

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (Walker, MI):
With 62 acres of outdoor learning space - including forests, wetlands, gardens, and nature trails - WMAES provides a discovery-based learning environment where students learn from and with nature every day.

New Branches Charter Academy (Grand Rapids, MI):
Located on a beautiful 12-acre campus with walking trails, New Branches is committed to nurturing the whole child through experiential learning, sustainability education, and strong community partnerships.

Together, both schools serve diverse learners in dynamic and supportive environments that emphasize character, creativity, and care for the environment.

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 student's 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

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's 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

Work Locations:
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
4463 Leonard St. NW | Walker, MI 49534
www.wma-es.com

New Branches Charter Academy
3662 Poinsettia Ave SE | Grand Rapids, MI 49508
www.newbranches.org

Be Part of Something Bigger

This shared position gives you the opportunity to make a lasting impact across two schools that are reimagining education through nature, relationships, and real-world learning. If you're ready to help students thrive in both traditional and nontraditional learning environments, we'd love to meet you.

Ch oice Schools is a tea m of educators, literacy specialists, student advocates and many other professions, but first and foremost, we are parents, moms, dads, guardians, grandparents, aunts and uncles who love kids. As a nationally accredited and regionally recognized full-service education service provider, student learning is our organization's mission. We provide a student-focused approach to customized school operations support, including instruction, finance, compliance, communications, human resources, enrollment, curriculum and professional development. Our student-centric philosophy drives us to the path to greatness, allowing everyone - students, staff, teachers, board members and stakeholders to thrive. After more than 20 years of serving diverse models of schools, Choice is committed to being Michigan's most trusted education service provider with the highest-performing schools.

Choice is an Education Service Provider for charter schools in Michigan and is the employer. Please visit www.choiceschools.com for more information. EEOC

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