School-Based OT Assistant — Full-Time, Rural District

Illinois Education Job Bank; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid PD days

Sick days 12

Personal days 3

Job summary

Tri-County Special Education Association in Bloomington, IL is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support school-based therapy for students. The role involves direct and indirect services, collaboration with teachers, families, and an inter-disciplinary team to remove motor barriers and support student progress.

A car is required with mileage reimbursement; driving between rural schools is common. New graduates earn $25.00 per hour with increases based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with state licensure or eligibility.
• Experience in school-based or pediatric therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect therapy to students in a school setting.
• Perform screenings, consult with teachers and families, and participate in planning teams.
• Assist with positioning and adaptive equipment to remove motor barriers.
• Collaborate with OTRs and other therapy staff to support student goals.
• Attend and engage in ongoing professional development as provided.

Skills

COTA credential

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Tools

Therapy equipment

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Duties

School-based full time Occupational Therapy Assistant Tasks are varied including direct and indirect therapy (consultation, screening, collaborative problem solving and teaming)to remove motor barriers for our students at school. We use an integrated service model with a workload model for assignments. Positioning equipment, adapted equipment and treatment materials are provided. Continuing education is provided 4 days per year for a full time therapist. This is a cooperative which works from a central location and provides support to multiple rural schools so your own car is required but mileage is reimbursed. Our team includes 4 OTRs and 6 COTAs along with 6 PT staff.

Qualifications

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Salary/Benefits

$25.00 per hour for a new graduate. Salary increases with experience. Individual Health insurance is provided with minimal contribution by employee. 4 days of paid professional development. 12 sick days per year and 3 personal days.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

District Name Tri-County Special Education Association Building Name Address 105 E Hamilton Road
Bloomington, IL 61704 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Corn Belt County McLean Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Other School Service Personnel Grade Level Unit District