School-Based Occupational Therapist: Empower Student Growth

Illinois School District U46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U46 in Illinois seeks an Occupational Therapist to support students under physician orders. You will assess educational needs, plan therapeutic goals, and deliver services within the Health Services department.

Qualifications include Illinois Certification for Occupational Therapy and experience with pediatric school-based therapy. The role involves collaboration in IEP meetings, documentation, and program management for a 10-month contract.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Illinois certification for Occupational Therapy.
• Possess the ability to work with a variety of students.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Assessments: Complete screening or 'Request for Therapy Assistance' as asked by the educational team; selects, administers, interprets assessments to determine functional skill level of students; generates written reports for initial, reevaluation and annual progress; presents reports at IEP meetings; establishes and updates goals.
• Service Delivery: Implements educationally relevant services for assigned caseload; participates in team/IEP meetings; ensures equipment is fitted; conducts safety checks; shares and utilizes work area cooperatively.
• Program Administration: Maintains weekly schedule; updates caseload monthly; maintains student files and attendance/progress records; requests equipment/materials; updates inventory; completes My Service Tracker and Time Study as required.
• Consultation: Provides in-service training and reports for teachers, staff, parents; writes consultation reports and classroom programs; promotes positive atmosphere.

Education

Illinois certification for Occupational Therapy

Job description

Illinois School District U46 in Illinois seeks an Occupational Therapist to support students under physician orders. You will assess educational needs, plan therapeutic goals, and deliver services within the Health Services department.

Qualifications include Illinois Certification for Occupational Therapy and experience with pediatric school-based therapy. The role involves collaboration in IEP meetings, documentation, and program management for a 10-month contract.