Educational Occupational Therapist: Drive Student Growth

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide OT services to students eligible under their IEP/ISP, with assessment duties per state requirements.

You will collaborate with teachers and parents to integrate OT goals into classroom activities, monitor progress, and document outcomes to support student learning and well-being. Successful candidates hold OT credentials, NBCOT/State certification, and are organized, communicative, and able to work

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy as required by state and contract.
• NBCOT Certification and/or valid State Certification as specified in the contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapy intervention for students utilizing exercises and equipment to facilitate fine motor coordination based on the goals and objectives included in the student’s IEP/ISP.
• Monitor student progress.
• Test and evaluate students (if requested) to determine their need, or continuing need, for occupational therapy.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding occupational therapy plans for each student to assure that intervention is targeted to address the student’s educational needs and incorporated into the classroom as appropriate and possible.
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis to assure that they are informed with regard to student progress, and that interventions are incorporated into home activities as appropriate and possible.
• Creates solutions to challenges for individual students, which are based in research and sound professional judgment.
• Make referrals to community resources as needed.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely and well-organized manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Motivated and organized

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification

State OT Certification

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide OT services to students eligible under their IEP/ISP, with assessment duties per state requirements.

You will collaborate with teachers and parents to integrate OT goals into classroom activities, monitor progress, and document outcomes to support student learning and well-being. Successful candidates hold OT credentials, NBCOT/State certification, and are organized, communicative, and able to work