Occupational Therapist at Pembroke Academy 2026-27 School Year (Part-Time)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

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Job Description

School Information

Located in Detroit, MI, Pembroke Academy opened in 2018 and serves students Young5-8. At Pembroke, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Pembroke Academy click here.

Why Choose Pembroke Academy

  • Recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School.
  • Ranked top for School Safety and Employee Engagement.
  • Unique grade level placement model where students test into their own individual level for learning.
  • Smaller school which allows for intentional focus on students' academic needs.
  • Colleagues with low turnover who enjoy serving students.
  • Personalized development and opportunities for growth.
  • Fosters a culture of community and family involvement.
  • Safe and nurturing environment conducive for learning.
  • Starting pay above market scales.
  • Competitive benefits at affordable rates.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services as outlined in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans.
  • Conduct assessments of motor, visual-motor, and sensory-motor skills for students referred for special education evaluation to help determine eligibility for services.
  • Participate in the IEP/Section 504 process, providing input on assessment measures, intervention strategies, and student progress.
  • Collaborate as a member of the special education team to deliver comprehensive services to students with disabilities.
  • Consult with teachers, school administrators, parents, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ physical, motor, and sensory development.
  • Work closely with teachers to integrate occupational therapy goals into the classroom environment and support classroom objectives through therapy programs.
  • Provide training to relevant individuals on effective methods to assist students in mainstream settings.
  • Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust occupational therapy interventions in collaboration with school staff and parents.
  • Utilize treatment strategies involving physical, sensory, manual, creative, and recreational activities to support student development.
  • Design adaptive equipment and devices for individual students and classroom use.
  • Maintain an accurate record of student caseload requirements and update the Special Education Administrator on any changes.
  • Maintain a detailed schedule and service logs, and track student progress toward therapy goals.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in handling confidential matters and materials.
  • Pursue ongoing professional development to stay informed about current practices and research in occupational therapy.
  • Participate in school initiatives such as screening programs to support student development.
  • Attend parent-teacher meetings as needed to discuss student progress and therapy plans.
  • Perform other job related duties as assigned by the building principal

Qualifications

  • American Occupational Therapy License

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide direct and indirect therapy services according to student IEPs or Section 504 plans, which includes conducting various motor and sensory skill assessments to determine service eligibility. Responsibilities also involve collaborating with the special education team, consulting with stakeholders, and developing, implementing, and evaluating tailored therapy interventions.

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentMotor Skills AssessmentVisual-Motor AssessmentSensory-Motor AssessmentConsultationAdaptive Equipment DesignRecord Keeping

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (83 salary observations; 742 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,769 salary observations; 24,610 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 36% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Pembroke Academy 2026-27 School Year (Part-Time) at National Heritage Academies a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution39 jobs · 36 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$80k
Typical market rent
$1,341/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About National Heritage Academies

Education Administration Programs
Grand Rapids, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive benefits at affordable rates
Personalized development and opportunities for growth