School Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • Soliant Health
  • Pontiac, Michigan
  • Full Time
Category Schools - SLP Job Type Contract A school district in the Detroit metro area is seeking a skilled and student-focused Occupational Therapist (OT) for a full-time school-based opportunity. This position offers the chance to support students in developing the functional and motor skills necessary for success in the classroom and throughout daily school activities. Join a collaborative educational environment where you'll work alongside teachers, special education teams, and related service providers to help students reach meaningful academic and developmental goals. Position Details: Location: Detroit metro area, Michigan Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract Setting: School-Based (K-12) Schedule: Monday-Friday during school hours Caseload: Based on district needs and candidate experience Key Responsibilities: Deliver occupational therapy services aligned with student IEP goals and individualized needs Conduct evaluations and assessments to identify areas of need and support planning Develop and implement treatment plans that encourage student participation and independence Support areas including fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, self-help skills, and functional classroom performance Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student progress Maintain accurate records, progress reports, and required compliance documentation Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program Active Michigan Occupational Therapist license or eligibility to obtain licensure Previous school-based or pediatric experience preferred but not required Strong communication and teamwork skills Why Join This Opportunity? Full-time school schedule with work-life balance Collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunity to positively impact student development and educational outcomes Meaningful work in a rewarding school setting Apply today with your current resume to learn more about this Occupational Therapist opportunity. Interviews are actively being scheduled.A school district in the Detroit metro area is seeking a skilled and student-focused Occupational Therapist (OT) for a full-time school-based opportunity. This position offers the chance to support students in developing the functional and motor skills necessary for success in the classroom and throughout daily school activities. Join a collaborative educational environment where you'll work alongside teachers, special education teams, and related service providers to help students reach meaningful academic and developmental goals. Position Details:

Location: Detroit metro area, Michigan

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract

Setting: School-Based (K-12)

Schedule: Monday-Friday during school hours

Caseload: Based on district needs and candidate experience

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver occupational therapy services aligned with student IEP goals and individualized needs

Conduct evaluations and assessments to identify areas of need and support planning

Develop and implement treatment plans that encourage student participation and independence

Support areas including fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, self-help skills, and functional classroom performance

Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student progress

Maintain accurate records, progress reports, and required compliance documentation

Qualifications:

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Active Michigan Occupational Therapist license or eligibility to obtain licensure

Previous school-based or pediatric experience preferred but not required

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Join This Opportunity?

Full-time school schedule with work-life balance

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Opportunity to positively impact student development and educational outcomes

Meaningful work in a rewarding school setting

Apply today with your current resume to learn more about this Occupational Therapist opportunity. Interviews are actively being scheduled. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Job ID: 522887611
Originally Posted on: 5/29/2026

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