School-Based Occupational Therapist – IEP Specialist

Lake; Palatine (IL); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Little City Center for Education in Palatine, IL seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver therapy services under student IEPs. This full-time role follows a 7:30 AM–4:00 PM schedule and requires a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and active IL OTR license.

Responsibilities include developing IEP-goals with the team, attending IEP meetings, documenting progress, and supervising interns or COTAs. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy recognized by NBCOT required.
• Must be eligible for or in possession of Illinois State OTR license.
• A minimum of two years of experience as an occupational therapist, required in school system or other pediatric practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop in collaboration with team members, appropriate IEP goals based on formal and informal assessment results.
• Participate in IEP meetings as required throughout the school year.
• Submit quarterly progress reports to Principal and Clinical Coordinator of Therapy in a timely manner for distribution to parents/guardians.
• Update quarterly benchmarks related to IEP goals at designated times.
• In collaborations with the classroom teams, arrange for and perform activities, materials, and prompting activities that relate to IEP goals throughout the school year.
• Provide supervision to interns, paraprofessionals or COTAs throughout the school year.

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Little City Center for Education in Palatine, IL seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver therapy services under student IEPs. This full-time role follows a 7:30 AM–4:00 PM schedule and requires a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and active IL OTR license.

Responsibilities include developing IEP-goals with the team, attending IEP meetings, documenting progress, and supervising interns or COTAs. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are offered.