School-Based Occupational Therapist: Drive Student Progress

School City Of East Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Chicago is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves evaluating students to determine their functional levels and implementing activities tailored for special education needs.

Key responsibilities include ensuring adherence to IEP goals, training staff, and managing therapy services. A certification and Indiana license to practice OT are required. This position is exempt and reports to the Director of Exceptional Needs.

Qualifications

• Certification by National Registration Exam mandatory.
• License from the State of Indiana to practice Occupational Therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students' functional levels and identify special needs.
• Implement therapeutic activities to assist special education students.
• Provide training for therapy goals in the school setting.

Education

Certification by National Registration Exam

License from the State of Indiana to practice OT

Job description

May 14, 2026

SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO

2026-2027 School Year

Title: Occupational Therapist

Reports to: Director of Exceptional Needs

Job Classification:Exempt

Job Goal: Evaluates students to determine their functional levels and identify special needs.Plan and implement therapeutic activities to assist special education students to benefit from their educational experiences.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

• Certification by National Registration Exam
• License from the State of Indiana to practice OT.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implementation to meet the IEP goals, Program planning and management.
2. Provide training to the appropriate persons to carry over therapy goals in the school setting.
3. Equipment/room maintenance.
4. Program services include: self-help, functional mobility, environment adaptations/adaptive equipment, positioning, motor functions, sensory processing, provocation/vocational skills.
5. Function as a team member for MET’s, IEPC’s and maintain contact with school, family, physicians and agencies.
6. Screening, evaluation, and reassessment to develop IEP
7. Formulate OT policies and procedures.
8. Schedule students for evaluation and treatment.
9. Assign and supervise caseload and responsibilities of the COTA.

START DATE: Upon Board Approval

APPLICATION DEADLINE:OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Please submit a letter of interest and credentials/resume to:

Director of Exceptional Learners

School City of East Chicago

1401 East 144^th Street

[e-mail]

Please provide THREE professional References

Complete application on the School City of East Chicago’s website @ www.scec.k12.in.us Links/Services/Human Resources/JOB OPPORTUNITIES