Occupational Therapist

Will County School District 92; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Will County School District 92 is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide skilled evaluation, therapy, and counseling services for students eligible under IDEA. The role emphasizes assessment proficiency, development of long-range therapeutic goals, and collaboration with teachers, administrators, and families within the district.

The OT will conduct formal and informal assessments, select appropriate instruments, and implement therapy plans designed to support IEP objectives.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience with IEPs and therapeutic goals.
• Ability to assess and develop long-range plans and objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assesses students using formal and informal procedures.
• Selects appropriate assessment instruments and conducts evaluations.
• Provides focused instruction/therapy aligned to IEP goals.
• Communicates professionally with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Coordinates meetings, paperwork, and required data.
• Maintains professionalism and participates in ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Assessment procedures knowledge

IEP goal planning

Communication with students/parents

Team collaboration

Education

Illinois Licensure as Occupational Therapist

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Will County School District 92

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Occupational Therapist
• Date Posted:
  10/15/2026
• Location:
  Will County School District 92
• Date Available:
  2026-27 School Year

WILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 92
JOB DESCRIPTION
QUALIFICATIONS: Current Illinois Licensure as an Occupational Therapist
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services and Building Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessment
  • Demonstrates knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures
  • Selects appropriate assessment instruments
  • Conducts assessments appropriately
  • Interprets assessment information accurately
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the screening referral evaluation process
  • Conducts ongoing assessment of instructional/therapeutic goals
• Provision of Instruction/Therapy/Counseling
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the content area
  • Defines and/or revises specific and sequential goals and objectives appropriate for student, based assessment
  • Develops long range plan according to instructional/therapeutic sequence
  • Demonstrates daily preparation to achieve IEP goals and objectives
  • Select, prepares, and/or adapts materials to meet individual student's needs
• Communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with students and parents
• Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including supervisors, administrators, teachers, auxiliary staff, building secretaries, etc., as an effective team member
• Management Tasks
  • Facilitates, coordinates, and/or schedules for teacher/therapist, classroom paraprofessionals, student, district personnel
  • Manages and coordinates require meetings/conferences
  • Manages and coordinates required paperwork
  • Trains, supervises, and evaluates paraprofessionals (when applicable)
  • Completes, monitors, and/or forwards pupil data as required
• Professionalism
  • Follows policies and procedures of WCSD
  • Demonstrates professionalism while setting examples for students
  • Demonstrates continual assessment of personal and program effectiveness, responds effectively to feedback
  • Actively participates in the evaluation process
  • Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change
  • Uses judgment appropriately
  • Conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
  • Treats others with respect and dignity
  • Participates in professional growth activities
  • Maintains a safe work area
  • Dresses appropriately
• Communication Skills
  • Performs as an integral member of the educational team
  • Maintains confidentiality in matters related to this position
  • Relates in a helpful, positive, and efficient manner with peers, supervisors, and all those in contact with WCSD

Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
SALARY:starting at $46/hour, depending on experience
BENEFITS LINK

Postings current as of 10/25/2026 3:14:41 PM CST.

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