Occupational Therapist - Special Needs School Impact

Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Academy Tinley Park Campus is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver school-based OT services as mandated by student IEPs and Illinois state requirements. The role involves collaboration with the clinical team, classroom staff, and families to implement personalized goals and maintain detailed documentation throughout the school year.

Responsibilities include evaluating students, developing goals, and coordinating with administrators to ensure timely progress reports,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Illinois State license required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with special needs population.
• Two years of clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to mandated reporter guidelines and participate in IEP development.
• Submit quarterly progress reports to the clinical coordinator and share with parents/guardians.
• Update quarterly benchmarks related to IEP goals.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and prepare FIE reports (3-year reviews).
• Collaborate with classroom teams to plan activities aligned with IEP goals.
• Manage therapy minutes and document them in student files.
• Attend IEP/FIE meetings and participate in staff training and meetings.
• Provide supervision to interns as needed and support classrooms during activities.

Skills

Crisis prevention training

CPR

Multi-tasking

Diversity engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Easterseals Academy Tinley Park Campus is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver school-based OT services as mandated by student IEPs and Illinois state requirements. The role involves collaboration with the clinical team, classroom staff, and families to implement personalized goals and maintain detailed documentation throughout the school year.

Responsibilities include evaluating students, developing goals, and coordinating with administrators to ensure timely progress reports,