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Occupational Therapist

Chicago Public Schools

Oak Lawn, IL
2 days ago
$70k - $90k

Job Description

Join Chicago Public Schools as an Occupational Therapist, where you will provide 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 through observation and interviews
  • Develop tailored strategies for student participation in educational activities
  • Supervise occupational therapy assistants
  • Collaborate with educational teams to create IEPs
  • Document OT services and student progress
  • Facilitate access to assistive technology

Required Qualifications

  • National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy
  • Current Illinois license to practice occupational therapy
  • Bachelor's, Master's, 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