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Eleutheria
Dearborn, Michigan

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Pay Range

$50-60/hour

Job Description

School-Based Occupational Therapist | Pay up to $60/hour | Dearborn, Michigan | 2026–2027 School Year | Charter School

Hello OT's!

Looking for a meaningful Occupational Therapist role in the school setting? Ampersand Therapy, a teacher and therapist run company, is hiring a School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) for the 2026-2027 school year in Dearborn, Michigan.

We’re a supportive, mission-driven company created by school-based professionals, and we’d love to welcome you to our growing team!

Apply today through Indeed or at: ampersandtherapy.com

Position Overview

  • Role: School Occupational Therapist (OT) at a Charter School K-8
  • Pay: Competitive pay up to $60/hr
  • Location: Dearborn, MI
  • Type: In-person ONLY
  • Part-time position
  • Pay Structure: Equal pay for direct and indirect treatment time

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct pediatric OT evaluations and deliver school-based therapy services
  • Collaborate with IEP teams, teachers, and special education staff
  • Complete documentation aligned with school timelines
  • Help students access learning and succeed through functional skill development

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Michigan OT license (or eligible to apply)
  • Passion for supporting diverse learners in inclusive environments
  • New graduates encouraged to apply!

Benefits & Perks

  • Rates: up to $60/hour
  • W-2 employment
  • Healthcare benefits* (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Paid sick leave
  • Reimbursements for licensure, CEUs, and other professional expenses
  • Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
  • Professional liability insurance coverage
  • Referral bonuses
  • No non-compete clauses
  • Paid time off for volunteer hours and donation matching*

*Benefits for 0.8 FTE or higher. Waiting period applies.

Why Choose Ampersand Therapy?

We’re a small, teacher and therapist run company committed to empowering specialists like you. We've walked in your shoes, working in both district and contract roles, and built Ampersand to be the company we always wished existed.

Our mission is simple: Support our specialists, serve students, and strengthen communities.

Our Values

Equity: We're committed to creating a climate of equity and inclusion.

Community

We give back through volunteering, donations, and partnerships with causes like Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Conscious Kid.

Sustainability: From digital documentation to carbon-negative operations, we’re committed to earth-conscious practices.

Ready to work for a company that truly supports school-based professionals? Apply today and bring your passion for special education to a team that cares.

ampersandtherapy.com

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IEP CollaborationSpecial Education Support

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)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 48 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 35% have no call, 75% 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 Eleutheria 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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

13
<$100k
3
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
41% this job
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Guerneville, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

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.

  • On-site

Living in Dearborn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$249k
Typical market rent
$1,805/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 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 Eleutheria

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with employer matching
Paid sick leave
Reimbursements for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
Professional liability insurance coverage
Referral bonuses
No non-compete clauses