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Occupational Therapist

Chicago Public Schools

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

Job Description

Join Chicago Public Schools as an Occupational Therapist, providing essential therapy services to help students with disabilities access their education and improve their self-care and social skills. Your expertise will directly impact students' participation in school activities and their overall development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate students and develop tailored strategies to enhance participation in school activities
  • Supervise occupational therapy assistants
  • Collaborate with educational teams to develop IEPs and Section 504 Plans
  • Document all OT services and student progress
  • Facilitate access to assistive technology and mobility within the school environment

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 in school-based therapy
  • Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
  • Familiarity with assistive technology

Benefits & Perks

Health insurancePaid time off (PTO)Retirement plan options