School OT Assistant: Empower Students & IEP Support

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide social-emotional supports for students in K-8 in Illinois.

You will assess needs, monitor therapy progress, and collaborate with teachers, families, and school staff to integrate OT strategies into daily learning. The role includes group sessions and individual sessions, with a strong focus on student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• COTA license required

Responsibilities

• Assess each new student and evaluate OT needs
• Monitor therapy programs and consult with educational staff regarding inclusion of OT strategies
• Educate and demonstrate therapy techniques to teachers and parents that can be incorporated into classroom/home
• Consult on IEPs and provide required documentation of students' needs and supports
• Monitor and manage handwriting and keyboarding curriculum and train staff/parents in applicable techniques
• Provide group therapy interventions for K-8th grade classes
• Assess and evaluate all students' needs for individual or small group OT sessions
• Attend parent/teacher meetings for students receiving OT as needed

Education

Bachelor's Degree

COTA license

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide social-emotional supports for students in K-8 in Illinois.

You will assess needs, monitor therapy progress, and collaborate with teachers, families, and school staff to integrate OT strategies into daily learning. The role includes group sessions and individual sessions, with a strong focus on student success.