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2 days ago
The Chicago Public Schools is committed to providing a world-class learning experience for every child. Our ambitious goals aim to ensure that students graduate from high school college- and career-ready.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide specialized services to enhance student participation in educational activities and support the development of self-care skills. The successful candidate will evaluate students' needs through therapeutic observation and collaborate with educators to create Individualized Education Programs aimed at improving outcomes and student independence.
Responsibilities- Improve manipulative skills for self-care and paper/pencil tasks through reach, grasp, and dexterity.
- Enhance school transitions and participation in educational activities by providing environmental accommodations.
- Maintain functional postures to enhance comfort, participation, and attending.
- Provide stable positions to increase functional use of hands and visual regard.
- Ensure independence in feeding for safety and nourishment.
- Facilitate safety in the school environment by decreasing the possibility of injury to students or others.
- Improve success for small muscle school tasks by increasing coordination of eye-hand movements.
- Facilitate access to and mobility within the school environment by assessing and changing the environment.
- Increase functional use of extremities through the use of adapted equipment.
- Enhance ability to learn through sensorimotor activities addressing motor planning, attending, and behavior issues.
The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program as approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- A current and active Illinois license to practice as issued by the IL Department of Professional Regulations.
- National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy.
- 24 hours of continuing education per license renewal cycle.
We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.
This role offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with a team dedicated to supporting student success.
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