Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago


Elmhurst, New York, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time
Job Title: Occupational Therapist

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 in every school and every neighborhood has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school, college, and career-ready.

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist will provide services to students with disabilities in their least restrictive environment to help each student benefit from their special education program. You will address performance within an educational context, including classroom lessons and activities, self-help skills, prevocational and vocational activities, play and leisure, and social skills.

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.
  • Enhance comfort, participation, and attending by maintaining functional postures.
  • Increase functional use of hands and visual regard by providing stable positions.
  • Ensure independence in feeding for safety and nourishment.
  • Facilitate safety in the school environment by decreasing the possibility of injury to students' self or others as they move or perform skills/tasks.
  • Improve success for small muscle school tasks by increasing coordination of eye-hand movements.
  • Facilitate access to and mobility within school by assessing and changing the environment.
  • Increase functional use of extremities through use of adapted equipment.
  • Enhance ability to learn through sensorimotor activities that address motor planning, attending, and behavior issues.
  • Promote competency and safety of educational staff in body mechanics, handling techniques, motor skills, and classroom adaptations.
  • Facilitate students' independence through access to assistive technology.
Requirements:
  • Pass the National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy.
  • Hold a current and active Illinois license to practice as issued by the IL Department of Professional Regulations.
  • Have a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program as approved by the AOTA.
  • Evaluate students through skilled professional observation, therapeutic handling, record review, and parent, student, and teacher interviews.
  • Interpret assessment findings and appropriately communicate information to parents and school teams through written and oral means.
  • 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 OT intervention strategies.
  • Collaborate with student, school team members, parents, community agencies, administrators, and physicians regarding effective coordination of services.
  • Document all OT services provided within a timely manner as outlined by the Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services.
  • Evaluate and document student progress in accordance with the ILOTA as well as school district, State, and Federal policies.
What We Offer:

Chicago Public Schools offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a dedicated and passionate Occupational Therapist who is committed to making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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