Occupational Therapist

The Menta Education Group; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

The Menta Education Group seeks an Occupational Therapist to empower students with skills for day-to-day life and work. In this part-time role, you'll support students through IEP-focused tasks in a collaborative educational environment, enhancing their learning and emotional well-being.

Qualifications

• State OT license required.
• Certification with National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy necessary.
• Skills in emotional support and student engagement essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational direction and support for students.
• Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports.
• Maintain accurate service logs and coordinate communication with staff.

Skills

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

Emotional support

Coordination and communication

Education

Current State Occupational Therapy License

Registration with National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

As an Occupational Therapist 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.

Part Time Options Available

Hours 8 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m. Mon-Fri, following a 10 month school calendar

Direct Hire

Responsibilities

• Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
• Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
• Provide Occupational Therapy related service minutes 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

• Current State Occupational Therapy License
• Registration with National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Ability to work with students with ED / BD / OHI / Autism / TBI / OHI
• 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

At Menta Academy Northwest we are dedicated to ensuring each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready : College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. At Menta Academy Northwest we work with each student and family to ensure that each student has a mindset that is ready to learn and grow. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis. Social Emotional learning supports are in place to aid and teach students coping skills, self regulation and restorative practices. These strategies are aimed at helping them succeed both academically and in their social relationships.

Students Served : PK-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.

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Occupational Therapist • Machesney Park, IL, US