Part-Time Occupational Therapist

The Cove School•Northbrook, IL

40d•$34,800 - $34,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Cove School occupational therapist provides needs-based occupational therapy services to support students’ participation, independence, and success across the school environment. The role includes, but is not limited to, individual and small-group occupational therapy; direct and indirect consultation with students, teachers, and families; assessment of students’ functional, sensory, motor, and executive functioning needs; development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized intervention plans; classroom-based support and accommodations; and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to promote students’ engagement, regulation, independence, and access to learning.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
Current State of Illinois registered occupational therapist licensure; OTR/L

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and adolescents in a school, pediatric, or therapeutic setting
Experience supporting students with complex learning needs
Strong understanding of sensory processing, executive functioning, self-regulation, and their impact on students’ participation and learning
Experience with providing staff professional development

Responsibilities

Evaluate students’ functional needs, including activities of daily living (ADLs), self-regulation, sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, and other areas of occupational performance using formal and informal assessment methods
Translate assessment results into individualized occupational therapy programming and develop, implement, and update IEP goals, accommodations, and related services
Provide individual, small-group, and classroom-based occupational therapy services to support students’ participation, independence, regulation, and access to learning
Select and utilize appropriate occupational therapy methods, materials, equipment, and creative strategies to address individual student needs
Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals through ongoing data collection, therapy notes, progress reports, and other required documentation
Collaborate with teachers, classroom assistants, social workers, speech-language pathologists, administrators, and other clinicians to integrate occupational therapy strategies into students’ educational programming
Consult with staff regarding sensory processing, self-regulation, ADL development, motor skills, and other occupational therapy-related needs
Educate and support students and families in understanding learning differences, identifying strengths and areas for growth, developing realistic goals, and building self-advocacy skills
Participate in IEP meetings, parent conferences, student meetings, team meetings, and multidisciplinary problem-solving
Coordinate with families, private therapists, and outside agencies to support continuity of care and services
Provide recommendations regarding adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and classroom supports
Maintain current knowledge of occupational therapy research and evidence-based practices and apply this knowledge to student programming