School-Based Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A therapeutic school for children is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver services mandated on student IEPs and collaborate with educational teams. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, Illinois state license, and 5 years of experience with special needs students. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, setting IEP goals, and providing documented therapy minutes. Strong multi-tasking skills are essential in this high-stress environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience working with the special needs population.
• Completion of required clinical hours for degree/license and two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services as mandated on student IEPs.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for students.
• Develop IEP goals in collaboration with team members.
• Provide and document therapy minutes as required on each student's IEP.

Skills

Crisis prevention and intervention training certification

Multi-tasking in high-stress environment

Diverse personality interaction

Department of Human Services training requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Illinois State license

Job description

A therapeutic school for children is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver services mandated on student IEPs and collaborate with educational teams. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, Illinois state license, and 5 years of experience with special needs students. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, setting IEP goals, and providing documented therapy minutes. Strong multi-tasking skills are essential in this high-stress environment.