Occupational Therapist

The Menta Education Group•North Aurora, IL

35d•$38,000 - $70,000

About The Position

As an Occupational Therapist with The Menta Education Group, you will work with students to help them improve and develop the skills needed for day to day life and work, according to the studentsâ IEPâs. Staff Hours 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. , Mon-Fri, following a 10 Month School Calendar The Fox Tech Transition Program is dedicated to providing a safe platform for young adults, ages 17-22. Our program helps them prepare for their next phase by providing a supportive environment for career exploration, skill development, health and wellness, behavior regulation, and independent living. Facilitators offer personalized real-world experiences to maximize each participant's independence. Students gradually transition through different placements, practicing new skills and behaviors in a safe environment. The program assesses their skills through hands-on projects and student-led businesses. As students progress, they demonstrate employability skills such as problem solving, effective communication, time-management, self-advocacy, community integration, transportation, adaptive living skills, and related work behaviors. Students Served: High School-Age 21

Requirements

Current State Occupational Therapy License
Registration with National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy
Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI

Responsibilities

Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
Provide Occupational Therapy related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed.