Occupational Therapist

Illinois Education Job Bank; Oswego Township (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Unit School District 308 is seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist to provide therapy to students eligible for related services in the school setting. The Therapist will design and implement therapy to maximize learning and functional physical skills within the educational environment.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in physical therapy from an accredited program and Illinois licensure as an Occupational Therapist, with preferred experience with individuals with special needs and

Qualifications

• Degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Illinois licensure as an occupational therapist.
• Experience with individuals with special needs preferred.
• Experience with occupational therapy in educational settings desirable.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to students eligible for related services to maximize learning in the school environment.
• Educate students on maintaining functional physical skills and functioning across environments.

Education

Degree in physical therapy from an accredited program

Illinois Licensure as a Occupational Therapist

Job description

Community Unit School District 308 is seeking a dynamic, energetic Occupational Therapist.

The Therapist provides therapy to students eligible for related services, which is designed to maximize their potential for learning in the school environment, to maximize their ability to function in all environments, and educate them in how to maintain functional physical skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical therapy from an accredited program
• Illinois Licensure as a Occupational Therapist
• Previous experience with individuals with special needs preferred
• Previous experience with occupational therapy in educational settings desirable
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others