Full-Time School OT - ID & Autism Programs - Channahon Area

Pediatric Developmental Services•Channahon, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a full-time, on-site Occupational Therapist to support students in ID and Autism programs in the Morris and Minooka, Illinois area. The position involves travel between school buildings and is scheduled for approximately 35 hours per week, including consultation and therapy, travel, paperwork, and IEP meetings. The assignment runs from January 2027 through May 2027. The OT will carry and manage a caseload of 45 students, including 20 consult students, with 695 service minutes per week. The buildings listed are Saratoga, Transition Learning Center, Minooka High School, Minooka Intermediate School, and Minooka Junior High School. The Occupational Therapist provides services based on students’ IEPs and 504 plans, conducts evaluations and assessments, and writes reports identifying strengths and areas of concern in fine motor skills, handwriting, and other areas. PDS provides mentorship and support to its therapists.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
State Occupational Therapy license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ID and Autism programs.
Illinois OT licensure.

Responsibilities

Carry and manage a caseload of 45 students, including 20 consult students, with 695 service minutes per week.
Provide occupational therapy services to students based on their IEPs and 504 plans.
Conduct evaluations and assessments.
Write reports identifying students’ strengths and areas of concern in fine motor skills, handwriting, and other areas.
Travel between assigned school buildings.
Participate in consultation and therapy activities, paperwork, and IEP meetings.