Occupational Therapist

Huntley Community School District 158; Lake in the Hills (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HEA

IMRF

Voluntary Retirement

Insurance

Job summary

Huntley Community School District 158 at Marlowe Middle School in Illinois is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year.

You will provide therapy services to students under IEP direction, conduct comprehensive assessments, and implement individualized interventions in multiple settings while documenting progress and outcomes.

Collaboration with teachers, families, and other professionals is essential to optimize student success and support MTSS processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid state OT licensure in good standing.
• NBCOT certification.
• Experience with school-based settings preferred.
• Knowledge of sensory processing, fine motor, visual-motor, and executive functioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to students under IEP direction.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to discern strengths and areas needing enhancement.
• Collaborate with educators, parents, and interdisciplinary professionals to formulate IEPs, 504 plans, and MTSS.
• Implement therapeutic interventions in various settings and document progress.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with OT research and methods.

Skills

Sensory processing

Fine motor

Executive functioning

IEP collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

OT licensure

NBCOT certification

Job description

TYPE OF WORK: Occupational Therapist

LOCATION OF WORK

Marlowe Middle School

STARTING DATE:

September 2026

WORK HOURS:

10 Months / Full-Time

RANGE OF PAY:

Follows HEA Salary Schedule. Based on education and experience

BENEFITS:

HEA, IMRF, Voluntary Retirement, Insurance

CLASSIFICATION:

Professional

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Until Filled

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide therapy services to students as directed by Individual Education Plans, under the direction of the school administration. Conduct comprehensive assessments to discern students' strengths and areas necessitating enhancement.

• Collaborate effectively with educators, parents, and interdisciplinary professionals to formulate tailored Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 plans, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for students.
• Implement therapeutic interventions, both individually and in group or classroom settings, catering to the unique needs of each student.
• Monitor and meticulously document students' progress towards targeted objectives.
• Engage in continuous professional development endeavors to remain abreast of contemporary research findings and optimal methodologies within the occupational therapy domain.
• Ensure timely completion of all requisite documentation.

Summary Of Qualifications

• Possession of a Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution or a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy supplemented with relevant school-based experience.
• Valid state licensure as an occupational therapist in good standing.
• Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Preferential consideration is given to candidates with prior experience working with children in educational environments.
• Proficiency in sensory processing, fine motor skills, visual motor skills, and executive functioning.

The District prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates in. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at Huntley #158 Policies.