Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex time

IMRF pension

Health insurance

Life insurance

Personal development stipend

Mileage reimbursement

14 sick days

2 personal days

Job summary

BMP Tri-Co. Sp. Ed. Coop. seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct and indirect services under supervision across multiple districts in north-central Illinois.

You will screen and assist in evaluations, participate in IEP/eligibility meetings, and collaborate with teachers and related service providers to plan and implement motor and functional supports. A strong communicator with a valid Illinois COTA license is required.

Qualifications

• COTA license in Illinois required.
• Ability to collaborate and problem-solve with teams.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services under supervision.
• Support students across multiple districts with sensory motor and functional needs.
• Conduct screenings and assist in evaluations.
• Participate in IEP and eligibility meetings to inform decisions.
• Collaborate daily with teachers, related service providers, and building teams.
• Implement interventions, supports, and adaptive equipment.
• Communicate with supervising OTs regarding caseload and student progress.
• Maintain clear, timely documentation.
• Support families in understanding their child’s needs.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license

Job description

Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist

Support students across multiple districts with sensory motor and functional needs

Conduct screenings and assist in evaluations

Participate in IEP and eligibility meetings to help teams make informed decisions

Collaborate daily with teachers, related service providers, and building teams

Help implement interventions, supports, and adaptive equipment

Communicate consistently with supervising OTs regarding caseload and student progress

Maintain clear, timely documentation

Support families in understanding their child’s needs when appropriate

Qualifications

Illinois License as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ability to collaborate and problem-solve with teams

Strong communication skills and professionalism

Salary/Benefits

BENEFITS THAT MATTER We know this role requires flexibility and time on the road, so we’ve built supports to match:

Flex time approach to support scheduling across multiple buildings

Full IMRF benefit paid by BMP

Health insurance benefit

Life insurance policy

Personal development stipend to support continued growth

Mileage reimbursement for travel between multiple sites during the workday

• Regionally competitive rate with 14 sick days and 2 personal days

Additional Notes

WHAT MAKES BMP DIFFERENT

Strong, collaborative motor team. You are not working in isolation

Consistent support from the supervising Occupational Therapist

Opportunity to impact multiple districts and a wide range of student needs

A cooperative that prioritizes both compliance and quality practice

WHERE YOU’LL WORK BMP serves 14 districts in north-central Illinois Most of your time will be spent in districts, with a central office in Tiskilwa (just south of Princeton, right off I-80)

Easy drive from: Peoria (50 min) | Quad Cities (1 hr) | Bloomington-Normal (1 hr 15 min) Rockford + western suburbs (1 hr 30 min)

District Name BMP Tri-Co. Sp. Ed. Coop. Building Name Address 400 N. Galena PO Box 239
Tiskilwa, IL 61368 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Starved Rock County Bureau Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Occupational Therapist Grade Level Other