Part-Time Occupational Therapist for Complex Needs & AAC

AnthroMed Education (School Services); Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing support from AnthroMed team

Collaborative multidisciplinary work

Job summary

AnthroMed Education is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist for our Self-Contained Therapeutic Day School onsite in Illinois. The role involves approximately one day per week, roughly 8 students on the caseload on that day, serving grades 3–5 with severe to profound disabilities and AAC needs.

You will collaborate with teachers, SLPs, and other related service providers, participate in IEP meetings, and document progress.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois IDFPR Occupational Therapy license required.
• Experience with students with low-incidence or significant disabilities preferred.
• Familiarity with AAC and non-verbal students strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to students in grades 3–5.
• Support students with significant developmental, sensory, motor, and functional needs.
• Address skills related to fine motor development, sensory regulation, functional participation, and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, speech-language pathologists, and other related service providers.
• Support students who utilize AAC and incorporate communication systems into functional activities when appropriate.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute OT recommendations and goals.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation.
• Communicate effectively with school staff and multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

AAC knowledge

Collaboration with multidisciplinary

Strong communication

Compassionate patient-centered

Education

Illinois IDFPR Occupational Therapy license

Tools

AAC systems experience

Documentation tools

Job description

AnthroMed Education is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist for our Self-Contained Therapeutic Day School onsite in Illinois. The role involves approximately one day per week, roughly 8 students on the caseload on that day, serving grades 3–5 with severe to profound disabilities and AAC needs.

You will collaborate with teachers, SLPs, and other related service providers, participate in IEP meetings, and document progress.