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Occupational Therapist

Chicago Public Schools

Dolton, IL
4 days ago
$60k - $80k

Job Description

Join Chicago Public Schools as an Occupational Therapist, where you'll provide essential therapy services to help students with disabilities thrive in their educational journey. Collaborate with educational teams to develop individualized strategies that enhance student participation and self-care skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate students through observation and interviews
  • Develop tailored strategies for student participation
  • Supervise occupational therapy assistants
  • Collaborate with school teams to create IEPs
  • Document all OT services and student progress

Required Qualifications

  • National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy
  • Current Illinois license to practice occupational therapy
  • Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
  • Knowledge of assistive technology
  • Experience collaborating with educational teams

Benefits & Perks