(1.0) Occupational Therapist

Position Type : Special Education

Date Posted : 10 / 30 / 2025

Location : Student Services

Date Available : ASAP

Closing Date :

11 / 07 / 2025 or filled

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a certified Occupational Therapist who will be able to plan and carry out treatment interventions with his / her students based on evaluation and research based best practice. The Occupational Therapist has the responsibility for evaluation, intervention planning and skill development for students in the process of multi-tiered systems of support and / or identified with disabilities according to state / federal guidelines. The job requires a wide knowledge of occupational theory, sensory integration theory, evaluation of muscle tone, range of motion / mobility, orthopedic needs, movement analysis, perceptive / fine motor skills and functional activities of daily living to address students' needs in the educational environment. The Occupational Therapist must also be able to work effectively with classroom teachers, support staff and building administrators in the provision of a free and appropriate public education.

DISTRICT OVERVIEW :

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,900 staff members, serving approximately 13,300 students pre-K - post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center, and 1 vocational and transition center in the school district. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $175 million, with a state funding of $9,608 per pupil.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS :

Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally, as a new public-school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement. Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.

As an employee of Livonia Public Schools, you will be a part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. Beyond the satisfaction of knowing you're helping thousands of students grow and learn, you will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools, which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you :

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage :

The district's contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.

The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees who have family coverage at 30 hours / week and single coverage at 20 hours / week.

The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.

Completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee.

Additionally, the children of employees living outside the district's attendance boundaries are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice if working more than 20 hours / week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The following is a list of minimum qualifications for this position, any one of which may be waived by the Administration in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP :

The Occupational Therapist is assigned and responsible to the Department of Student Services, which has responsibility for the system-wide program for students identified through MTSS and students with disabilities. After assignment to a school(s), the Occupational Therapist is directly responsible to the principal, who provides leadership for the implementation of the program in that building.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The work year, salary, and fringe benefits will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the Livonia Education Association. The deadline for applications is minimally 4 : 00 pm on November 7, 2025 . This position will remain open until qualified candidate is selected.

APPLICATIONS :

All applicants, including current LPS employees, must complete and submit an application through Applitrack which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage. All applicants must also upload a cover letter, professional resume, copies of educational documents (transcripts / certificates), and three current letters of recommendation to their online application.

It is the policy of the Board of Education that Livonia Public Schools School District will not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or transgender status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for : race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status - Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2566. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for : handicap or disability - Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2524.

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