School-Based Occupational Therapist: Elevate Student Skills

The Menta Education Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support students in developing day-to-day living and work skills aligned with their IEPs.

You will provide educational OT services, set IEP goals, maintain related service logs, and coordinate with teachers and administrators to ensure timely progress for students across our North campus.

Qualifications

• Current State Occupational Therapy License.
• Registration with National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
• Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
• Provide Occupational Therapy related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
• Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
• Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed.

Skills

OT licensure

NBCOT certification

IEP collaboration

Job description

As an Occupational Therapist with The Menta Group, you will work with students to help them improve and develop the skills needed for day to day life and work, according to the students’ IEP’s.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
• Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
• Provide Occupational Therapy related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
• Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
• Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Current State Occupational Therapy License.
• Registration with National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
• Part-Time Employee Benefits Overview:
• https://menta.com/employee-benefits-part-time/
• Compensation Information:
• https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
• Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category.
  
  

About Menta Academy North

At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care.

Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don’t just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.

Students Served: PK-21

Professional Associations And/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.