School-Based Occupational Therapist — Elevate Student Function

Illinois Education Job Bank; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Registered Occupational Therapist to support students in our schools in Illinois. The OT will participate in evaluations, develop IEP goals, and collaborate with educators to optimize student participation and learning.

This is a full-time, on-site position with responsibilities across assessment, therapy planning, and administrative tasks. Qualifications include licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Illinois and ability to work

Qualifications

• Licensed OT in Illinois as required by the State of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Identify and administer appropriate standardized or non-standardized assessments.
• Evaluate and screen referred students for occupational therapy needs.
• Assist with classification and placement decisions via functional motor assessments.
• Assess how strength, ROM, coordination, posture, and sensory processing affect participation in school.
• Attend staffing to discuss student evaluations and progress.
• Implement OT interventions to support learning in the school setting.
• Develop and update IEP goals and collaborate with the educational team.
• Perform paperwork and inservice trainings to support school personnel.

Skills

Physical ability to manage students

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist license

Job description

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Registered Occupational Therapist to support students in our schools in Illinois. The OT will participate in evaluations, develop IEP goals, and collaborate with educators to optimize student participation and learning.

This is a full-time, on-site position with responsibilities across assessment, therapy planning, and administrative tasks. Qualifications include licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Illinois and ability to work