Occupational Therapist - Manistee - Manistee Intermediate School District

Description

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist
Date Posted:
11/5/2025
Location:
Manistee ISD
Date Available:
08/25/2026
District:
Manistee Intermediate School DistrictNotice of Position Vacancy
Manistee Intermediate School District
772 E. Parkdale Ave.
Manistee, MI 49660


Manistee Intermediate School District currently has a vacancy in the following area:
JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist
QUALIFICATIONS: Occupational Therapists shall be licensed with the State of Michigan, Board of Occupational Therapy
JOB GOAL: To provide occupational therapy to students 0-26 years of age who are eligible for special education services. In addition, the occupational therapist evaluates students' therapy needs, develops and implements occupational therapy programs, provides consultative services to parents and school personnel, and coordinates therapy services with educational goals developed by the I.E.P.T.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Evaluate referred students through the use of standardized tests, customized measures and/or
observation in the areas of visual perceptual, fine motor skills, fine motor coordination,
sensory regulation, self-care skills, muscle strength, range of motion, and needs for adaptive
devices.
2. Evaluate treatment effectiveness by measurable documentation, observation, testing and
communication with family and other sources.
3. Provide direct therapy utilizing treatment procedures involving visual perceptual, sensory
processing, fine motor strategies/tools and functional activities which are designed to:
maintain or improve school based function, home-based function and expectations.
4. Provide indirect services through: participation in I.E.P.T. meetings, re-evaluation of
treatment programs and goals, provide education to teachers/staff, monitor the
follow-through of occupational therapy treatment goals; maintain records in accordance with
administrative policy; design and construct adaptive equipment for the students or
classroom.
5. Conduct coordinating functions such as: assisting in the formulation of occupational therapy
policies, procedures and priorities; schedule students for evaluation and treatment; maintain
current inventory of supplies and equipment and order as needed.
6. Evaluate, treat, and work as a team for students 0-3 years of age in their home.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Per collective bargaining agreement
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL: Until Filled
LETTER OF INTEREST, CREDENTIALS & RESUME SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
Devin Wegner
Human Resource Coordinator
Manistee Intermediate School District
772 E. Parkdale Ave.
Manistee, MI 49660
or Fax

Manistee ISD is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, nor does it condone sexual or other harassment, on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or other protected categories under federal or applicable state or local law. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training, and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
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• Job Description