Occupational Therapist - FT

Job description

School/Building: Milwaukee and Wauwatosa area

Salary/Wage: Highly competitive, includes benefits

Terms/Schedule: 40 hours/week with Friday afternoons off!

ABOUT CESA #1

As a regional agency, we're dedicated to transforming the landscape of learning through our comprehensive array of services.  From staffing solutions for schools, to empowering educators with top-notch professional learning experiences, and providing direct support to students, we're on a mission to unlock the full potential of every learner.

But here's the real heart of our Agency: our incredible team of passionate individuals who are driven by a deep commitment to helping students thrive.  If you are someone who shares our unwavering dedication to education and wants to be part of something truly extraordinary, click this link to discover more about who we are.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a school-based Occupational Therapist, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing the education experience of students who are ages K3-21.  Your primary responsibilities will include delivering evidence-based OT services to individuals and groups, collaborating with teachers and other professionals to develop and implement tailored intervention plans, and conducting comprehensive diagnostics to assess student needs and progress. The OT will:

• Conduct thorough diagnostic assessments and evaluations to identify students’ strengths, challenges, and areas for growth.
• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) to address students’ sensory, motor, and self-regulation needs.
• Provide direct therapeutic interventions to students, both individually and in small groups.
• Monitor and document students’ progress, adjusting intervention plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Work in various settings, including classrooms, therapy rooms, and outdoor environments.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other team members to integrate therapeutic strategies into students’ academic and daily routines.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.
• Stay abreast of current research and best practices in occupational therapy, integrating new knowledge into practice to enhance student support.
• Travel to various districts and schools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current Occupational Therapy license from the Department of Public Instruction or the ability to obtain one.
• School-based therapy experience preferred. Will consider pediatric experience
• Agile, demonstrating a growth mindset by leveraging flexibility, resilience, and change.  Ability to be flexible and accommodating to changing school and student needs.
• Highly collaborative, working with others to achieve a common goal in a way that promotes representation and participation by all.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communicator who expresses ideas and information with clarity and respect aligned to an intended audience and purpose.  
• Thinks critically to analyze multiple perspectives, contexts, and data to creatively question, make connections, and evaluate options leading to reasonable conclusions with on-going reflection for future improvements.
• Empathetically engages with others to understand and recognize their perspectives, experiences, and emotions.
• Practices self management to leverage one’s abilities and emotions to direct one’s path as a resilient lifelong learner. 
• Able to successfully commute to multiple schools.

WHY WORK FOR CESA #1?

At CESA #1, we don't just offer a job; we provide an enriching journey filled with great benefits and opportunities.  Here's why joining our team is a game-changer for your career.

1. Award-Winning Workplace Culture: Step into a welcoming environment where your contributions are celebrated. We’re proud recipients of national and regional awards for being a top workplace. CESA #1 employees consistently rate us highly for our supportive culture.
2. Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Enjoy more than just a paycheck; we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including enrollment in Wisconsin’s fully-funded retirement system.
3. Work/Life Balance: At CESA #1, our leadership team genuinely cares about the well-being of all employees.  We offer flexibility in certain work hours and locations. We also have a robust wellness program designed to support both your mental and physical health.
4. Meaningful Impact: Your work directly impacts the growth and development of children, ultimately benefiting their futures. At CESA #1, we are dedicated to empowering the 27,000 educators in our region to be their best and thrive in their positions.
5. Continuous Learning: CESA #1 is committed to ongoing professional development for all employees. We believe continuous improvement provides the knowledge and skills necessary to stay up-to-date on educational practices and to excel in your role. In addition, because we employ highly skilled educators around the state, you'll have access to expert colleagues and peer networks as key professional resources.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CESA #1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, military service, genetic information, use or nonuse of lawful products off CESA #1’s premises during nonworking hours, and any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. CESA #1 complies with all applicable state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. CESA #1 will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absences, compensation and training.