School Occupational Therapist ( West Chicago)

LEARN Charter School Network•Chicago, IL

12d•$73,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

LEARN Charter School is seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist to collaborate with case managers, school counselors and social workers, teachers, school leaders, and others to identify and meet students’ physical needs in a K–8 school setting. The role provides direct and consultative occupational therapy services according to student plans, including IEPs, 504 plans, MTSS plans, and health plans. The therapist assesses students’ occupational therapy needs, develops and implements individualized programs, supports access to the educational setting, and works with families and school staff. The position also involves maintaining service and progress records, providing training and professional development, contributing to wellness initiatives and team meetings, and supporting other duties within the scope of occupational therapy.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Three years of prior experience providing the services required by the position, including at least three years of experience working in a school setting.
State license to provide occupational therapy services.
Registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Knowledge of applicable federal and state statutes concerning privacy, care, and protection from abuse.
Ability to make referrals to appropriate staff members and other agencies and organizations.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to students in a K–8 school setting as specified in IEPs, 504 plans, MTSS plans, and health plans.
Meet applicable ISBE, authorizing district, and Network compliance requirements, including service-delivery and timeline requirements.
Assess and identify students’ occupational therapy needs, including motor and sensory needs, and use data to develop and implement IEPs, 504 plans, MTSS plans, and health plans.
Create individualized therapy programs and share them with classroom teachers and families.
Use strategies and best practices to help students increase strength and dexterity and access the educational setting.
Maintain detailed records of services provided and student progress, including qualitative and quantitative data, and use that data to inform evidence-based decisions.
Keep abreast of current occupational therapy research and practices.
Provide occupational therapy professional development and training to individual students, school teams, or Network teams as appropriate or requested.
Support Network wellness-program development and implementation from the perspective of a school-based occupational therapist.
Attend required meetings and contribute to OT/PT, school, and SSS teams.
Perform other duties within the scope of occupational therapy and as a member of SSS individual student, school, and Network teams.