Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago


Dolton, Illinois, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time
Job Summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team of dedicated professionals. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a critical role in ensuring that every child has access to a world-class learning experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide occupational therapy services to students with special needs, addressing performance within an educational context, including classroom lessons and activities, self-help skills, prevocational and vocational activities, play and leisure, and social skills.
  • Evaluate students through skilled professional observation, therapeutic handling, record review, and parent, student, and teacher interviews, interpreting assessment findings and communicating information to parents and school teams.
  • Collaborate with the school team to develop Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans to address students' unique needs, using evidence-based practices.
  • Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy intervention strategies, collaborating with student, school team members, parents, community agencies, administrators, and physicians regarding effective coordination of services.
  • Document all occupational therapy services provided within a timely manner, evaluating and documenting student progress in accordance with the ILOTA, as well as school district, State, and Federal policies.
Requirements
  • National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy
  • Current and active Illinois license to practice as an Occupational Therapist, renewed every two years upon payment on or before December 31st of the given renewal year
  • 24 hours of continuing education per license renewal cycle
  • Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program as approved by the AOTA
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities in evaluating students, interpreting assessment findings, and communicating information to parents and school teams, as well as developing and implementing individualized occupational therapy intervention strategies
What We Offer

Chicago Public Schools offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to providing our students with the best possible education, and we are seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team.



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