School-Based Occupational Therapist: IEP Specialist

Little City Foundation; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Little City Foundation is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver services under Illinois ISBE requirements. You will develop IEP goals, participate in IEP meetings, and monitor progress with quarterly reports to school leadership.

The role requires a Masters in Occupational Therapy with NBCOT eligibility and IL OTR licensure, plus experience in school-based or pediatric settings. Competitive benefits and a structured environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy required and NBCOT credential recognized

Responsibilities

• Develop IEP goals in collaboration with the team based on assessments.
• Participate in IEP meetings during the school year.
• Submit quarterly progress reports to Principal and Clinical Coordinator of Therapy.
• Update quarterly benchmarks related to IEP goals.
• Assist classroom teams with activities and prompting aligned to IEP goals.
• Provide and document therapy minutes on each student IEP caseload.
• Communicate recommendations to the school team throughout the year.
• Supervise interns, paraprofessionals, or COTAs as assigned.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Progress reporting

Classroom support

Intern supervision

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Little City Foundation is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver services under Illinois ISBE requirements. You will develop IEP goals, participate in IEP meetings, and monitor progress with quarterly reports to school leadership.

The role requires a Masters in Occupational Therapy with NBCOT eligibility and IL OTR licensure, plus experience in school-based or pediatric settings. Competitive benefits and a structured environment are offered.