Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Substitute

Young World Physical Education; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54 in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a part-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Substitute to support students in Special Education. Immediate starting date and daily substitute schedule.

Under supervision of the occupational therapist, you will plan and carry out programs, select activities, monitor progress, maintain records, and attend meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant training program.
• Certified by, or eligible for certification by, the Board of Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association (COTA).
• Pediatric or school-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select activities meeting students' needs and interests.
• Utilize and reinforce strengths and skills to maintain/improve functions.
• Use group/interpersonal skills to facilitate participation in educational setting.

Skills

COTA certification

School-based experience

Education

OTA program graduate

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Substitute

Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54 SPECIAL EDUCATION - Schaumburg, Illinois Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5870846

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

part time position beginning inFall 2026

Job Description: In cooperation with and/or under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist will exercise a high degree of initiative, responsibility and independent action in planning and carrying out programs for students.

Primary Responsibilities

• Select activities which meet students' needs and interests.


• Utilize and reinforce strengths and skills to maintain and/or improve functions.


• Use group and/or interpersonal skills to facilitate and sustain appropriate participation in an educational setting to effect positive change.


• Maintain records, measures change and development, and contributes observations to be included in evaluation reports and/or progress notes for each student on caseload.


• Assist in administering standard evaluation or screening procedures.


• Assist with identifying learning needs.


• May attend parent conferences/staffings of students on caseload.


• Assist in maintaining orderliness, cleanliness and safety of the treatment area.


• Assist with special projects as directed by the building principal and/or Occupational Therapist.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant training program. Must be certified by, or eligible for certification by, the Board of Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association (COTA) State of Illinois Occupational Therapist License. Pediatric or school-based experience preferred.

Benefits Summary

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $125 Per Day

Job Categories:

Special Education > OT Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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