BERRIEN REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY
Position Announcement

Job Title:	Occupational Therapist
Location:	Berrien RESA	Start Date:	August 7, 2026
Salary Range/ Level:	Per the Master Agreement	Terms of Employment:	Per the Master Agreement
Date Posted:	May 15, 2026	Application Deadline:	When filled
Application Process:	A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. (See application instructions at https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1002)
Berrien Regional Education Service Agency
Berrien RESA is a dynamic organization committed to providing a wide variety of quality educational supports to school districts, children and families. We coordinate and deliver services and programs focused on student achievement, leadership and collaboration to advance excellence in education. Diversity, equity and inclusion are important to our organization. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups (e.g. race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.) that will contribute to the enrichment of ideas and perspectives and best support those we serve. @berrienresa Berrien RESA @berrienresa www.berrienresa.org
Job Description
What You Will Do: Evaluate students’ performance capacities and deficits relative to development, sensory integration, proprioception, motor skills, leisure skills, and activities of daily living. Develop and implement, as part of the IEP, treatment plans that address each student’s sensory, motor, participation, and functional needs. Provide direct therapeutic services that strengthen sensory regulation, fine-motor development, motor planning, executive functioning, self-regulation, and participation in school routines. Collaborate and consult with ASD Program staff to identify barriers to engagement and support student participation and independence across instructional and non-instructional settings. Coach classroom staff to build their capacity to use research-based occupational therapy strategies, including sensory-motor routines, environmental supports, and accommodations. Demonstrate and instruct school personnel and families so they can consistently implement therapeutic strategies, sensory tools and strategies, and motor activities throughout the day. Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members—teachers, paraprofessionals, behavior specialists, SLPs, and PTs —to align interventions and support students with complex sensory and motor needs. Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Ancillary and Health Services. Need to Have: Bachelor's degree American Occupational Therapy Association Certificate Current registration as Occupational Therapist in Michigan What We Offer: Competitive wages Health Insurance plan Dental, vision and life insurance Long-term disability Paid leave time Retirement benefits Tuition reimbursement District-supported professional development Working Conditions: Works in a school environment. Requires daily travel. The preceding data is intended to convey information about the job and its responsibilities, and is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities and working conditions associated with it.
Notice of Non-discrimination
It is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency not to discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or handicap which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in that individual's particular position or activity. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Telephone 269-471-7725, fax 269-471-2941.

Occupational Therapist