Occupational Specialist - Special Education JobID: 31688 Position Type: Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist
Date Posted: 1/21/2026 Location: Beacon Day Treatment Closing Date: until closed District: Lincoln Park Public Schools
Additional Information: Show/Hide LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1650 Champaign Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Special Education 2025 - 2026 School Year POSITION: Occupational Specialist - Special Education Beacon Day Treatment Center* 1 position And any positions that result from the filling of this posting
QUALIFICATIONS: • Current occupational professional therapy certification • Experience with students with limited emotional or self-regulation and/or sensory needs • 3-5 years experience working with students with EI preferred • Knowledge of trauma-informed strategies and interventions preferred • Philosophy in agreement with the District
The Board of Education reserves the right to adjust qualifications
DUTIES: • Ability to evaluate students and prepare appropriate therapy plans • Provide staff and community resource specific to certification(s) • Provide therapy as determined by IEP, therapy plan, or behavior intervention plan • Assist in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing/implementing Behavior Intervention Plans • Determine appropriate treatment plans through documented evaluations and consultations • Provide training on use of necessary occupational therapy equipment and strategies as deemed appropriate • Carefully document all services provided in an effective and clear manner • Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities and sensory strategies/interventions • Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines • Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with therapy in the school-based setting Other duties as assigned
RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Administrator and Executive Director of Special Education
WORK SCHEDULE: According to School Calendar
SALARY: According to LPEA Master Agreement
Jennifer Walker Executive Director of Staff and Student Services
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.
The Executive Director of Staff and Student Services 1650 Champaign, Lincoln Park, MI 48146 313-389-0200 ext. 20305