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Kalamazoo, Michigan

Occupational Therapist at Paramount Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

This position is Part-Time scheduled for 4 hours per week.

School Information

Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Paramount Charter Academy opened in 1998 and serves students Young 5-8. At Paramount, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Paramount Charter Academy click here.

Why Choose Paramount Charter Academy

  • High parental satisfaction.
  • Utilizes the Dean support model.
  • Supported by an experienced leadership team.
  • Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
  • Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
  • Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

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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Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing direct and indirect occupational therapy services according to student IEPs or Section 504 plans, which includes conducting various motor and sensory skill assessments. Responsibilities also cover active participation in the special education team process, consulting with stakeholders, and developing/implementing tailored therapy interventions.

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentMotor Skills AssessmentVisual-Motor AssessmentSensory-Motor AssessmentConsultationTherapy Program IntegrationAdaptive Equipment DesignRecord Keeping

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (104 salary observations; 732 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,623 salary observations; 25,390 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, 6% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Paramount Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year 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 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 33 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,230/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.8
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 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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