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Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago


Evanston, Illinois, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time
About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist at Chicago Public Schools, you will play a critical role in supporting students with disabilities to access their educational curriculum and promote independence in various self-care and academic tasks.

Responsibilities
  • Evaluate students through skilled professional observation, therapeutic handling, record review, and parent, student, and teacher interviews.
  • Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy intervention strategies to address performance within an educational context, including classroom lessons and activities, self-help skills, prevocational and vocational activities, play and leisure, and social skills.
  • Collaborate with school teams to develop Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans to address students' unique needs using evidence-based practices.
  • Enhance manipulative skills for self-care and paper/pencil tasks through reach, grasp, and dexterity, as well as environmental accommodations to facilitate school transitions and participation in educational activities.
  • Document all occupational therapy services provided in a timely manner and evaluate and document student progress in accordance with state and federal policies.
Qualifications
  • A Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program as approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
  • A 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 as mandated by the IL Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
  • National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy.
What We Offer
  • An opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to supporting students with disabilities.
  • The chance to develop and implement innovative occupational therapy strategies to enhance student participation in educational activities.
  • A collaborative work environment that fosters open communication and teamwork.