Occupational Therapist

Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (Shared Role)

Dove Academy of Detroit www.doveacademy.net/

Kingsbury Country Day School www.kingsburyschool.org/

Creative Montessori Academy www.creative-montessori.com/

Support Student Success Across Three Purpose-Driven Schools

We are seeking a passionate and collaborative Occupational Therapist to join our team in a shared position supporting students at Dove Academy , Kingsbury Country Day Schools (KCDS) and Creative Montessori Academy (CMA) . 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 Dove Academy, Kingsbury Country Day School and Creative Montessori Academy.

At Dove Academy (Detroit, MI), we pride ourselves on our successes, and celebrate both individual and school achievements. Dove Academy is committed to building a better future for its students and families that fosters a culture of universal achievement that involves parents, students and staff. This culture is based upon the fundamental belief that each child is capable of meeting high academic standards in reading, language arts, and math, and that the school has the power to make that opportunity a reality.

At Kingsbury Country Day School (Oxford, MI) our school is off the beaten path for a reason - when students unplug and enjoy our one hundred acre, wooded campus they can investigate meaningful content and develop character traits that are critical to a well-rounded learner.

At Creative Montessori Academy (Southgate, MI) we celebrate and nurture every child's innate desire to learn. Utilizing the Montessori Method, our diverse learning environment fosters innovation and yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style.

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:

Dove Academy of Detroit

20001 Wexford St, Detroit, MI 48234

www.doveacademy.net/

Kingsbury Country Day School

5000 Hosner Rd, Oxford, MI 48370

www.kingsburyschool.org/

Creative Montessori Academy

12701 McCann St, Southgate, MI 48195

www.creative-montessori.com/

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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