PreK School OT - FMLA Coverage (Mon-Fri)

AnthroMed Education (School Services); Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

401k with matching

Clinical support team

Job summary

AnthroMed Education (School Services) is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) for a temporary FMLA coverage position in Glendale Heights, Illinois. You will provide direct OT services to PreK students in a school setting, with daytime hours approximately 8:00 AM–3:30 PM.

The role requires an Illinois IDFPR OT license, strong communication and collaboration skills, independence within a team, and a commitment to helping young learners participate successfully in school.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois IDFPR Occupational Therapy license.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• School-based or early childhood experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while becoming an effective member of an established school team.
• Passion for supporting young students and helping them develop the skills needed to participate successfully in school.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to PreK students.
• Implement individualized therapy goals and interventions.
• Support students' fine motor, sensory, visual-motor, self-care, and functional skills as appropriate.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, related service providers, and families.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the development and implementation of student goals.
• Monitor and document student progress.
• Complete required therapy documentation and maintain accurate service records.
• Communicate student needs and progress with the educational team.
• Provide developmentally appropriate, engaging, and student-centered interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Independent worker

Education

Illinois OT license

Job description

AnthroMed Education (School Services) is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) for a temporary FMLA coverage position in Glendale Heights, Illinois. You will provide direct OT services to PreK students in a school setting, with daytime hours approximately 8:00 AM–3:30 PM.

The role requires an Illinois IDFPR OT license, strong communication and collaboration skills, independence within a team, and a commitment to helping young learners participate successfully in school.