COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Menta Education Group; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in North Aurora, IL. You will support students in daily life skills, develop IEP goals, and maintain service logs. This full-time position offers a structured work schedule aligned with the school calendar.

Qualifications

• COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with IDFPR (or proof of application).
• Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational direction and support for students.
• Assist in developing and updating IEP goals and progress reports.
• Provide Occupational Therapy related service minutes and carry out individual treatment plans.

Skills

Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI

Education

COTA Certification

Job description

COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with The Menta Group, you will work with students to help them improve and develop the skills needed for day to day life and work, according to the students' IEP's.

North Aurora IL

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. , Mon-Fri, following a School Calendar

Responsibilities

• Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
• Assist in developing Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
• Provide Occupational Therapy related service minutes and carry out individual treatment plans, as dictated on the IEP.
• Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed.
  
  

Qualifications

• COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with IDFPR (or proof of application)
• Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
• General Employee Benefits Overview
• Salary Information
• Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category
  
  

About Fox Tech Transition Program

The Fox Tech Transition Program is dedicated to providing a safe platform for young adults, ages 17-22. Our program helps them prepare for their next phase by providing a supportive environment for career exploration, skill development, health and wellness, behavior regulation, and independent living. Facilitators offer personalized real-world experiences to maximize each participant's independence.

Students gradually transition through different placements, practicing new skills and behaviors in a safe environment. The program assesses their skills through hands-on projects and student-led businesses. As students progress, they demonstrate employability skills such as problem solving, effective communication, time-management, self-advocacy, community integration, transportation, adaptive living skills, and related work behaviors.

Students Served: High School-Age 21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group ("Menta") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta's office.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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