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Occupational Therapist 0.8 KIRK 0.2 TIMBER RIDGE - 26-27 SY
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PURPOSE The Occupational Therapist is a member of a multidisciplinary school team that assists in identifying students who require additional support to successfully participate in their educational environment. Occupational therapists use their expertise to support academic and non-academic outcomes facilitate fine motor visual motor development and sensory motor performance promote independence in activities of daily living and pre-vocational skills improve functional skills through training adaptations and use of specialized equipment. This position requires direct interaction with the students as well as the development and implementation of educational plans with teachers administrators and parents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provides appropriate motor sensory and functional assessments to assist in determining students eligibility for special education and their educational needs. Participates on Student Service Teams to assist in identifying students who may require further assessment. • Develops measurable school-based goals based on student needs and input from educational team. Develops treatment plans interventions and strategies to meet established goals monitors progress towards these and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. • Collaborates with educational team to develop and implement strategies and techniques to support students educational program including but not limited to adaptations accommodations positioning and equipment related to environmental and or physical needs. • Provides instruction and models for staff and students on the use of assistive devices adaptations and accommodations. • Interprets medical and academic reports for the purpose of providing information andor ensuring that treatmentintervention plans are appropriate. • Maintains files and or records in accordance with Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act NSSEO and Member District policies. • Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills. Is able to explain evaluation information and goals in clear understandable way to audience. May lead training sessions for staff and share information from workshops attended. Demonstrates excellent writing skills. • Provides direct and consultative occupational therapy services to meet established goals. • Participates in school and district MTSS PBIS and Nonviolent Crisis Interventions NVCI as needed. Attends required staff and district meetings. • Researches resources and methods to ensure best practices are utilized. • Supervises and direct the work of assigned Occupational Therapy Students volunteers Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants COTAs andor classroom aides for the purpose of providing guidance and ensuring that program objectives are achieved. • Maintains confidentiality per FERPA and HIPAA regulations. Obtains necessary releases of information documents prior to exchanges with outside professionals. • Maintains safe and clean environment. Protects students and staff by adhering to infection control policies and student health plans.
Qualifications • Current license from the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation IDFPR. • Current certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy NBCOT. • Must be physically able to provide therapy to students ages 2 through 21. • Ability to travel within NSSEO and districts and move about NSSEO and district buildings as necessary. • Pediatric and special education experience preferred. • Thorough knowledge of the philosophy principles and practices of Occupational Therapy as it relates to school-based practice. • Knowledge of specialized equipment related to adaptive equipment technology and positioning and skills to use appropriately. • Knowledge of typical and atypical motor development. • Knowledge of current federal and state laws related to the education of students with disabilities. • Ability to present ideas effectively both orally and in written form complete evaluations within specified timeframes and make data driven decisions for activities and interventions. • Demonstrate the ability to independently problem-solve create schedules and manage time. • Demonstrate the ability to communicate and work collaboratively with students parents and professional staff.
SalaryBenefits
NSSEA Salary Schedule - starting Lane v Step 0 Pending Negotiations
Full Benefits include but are not limited to Health Insurance Dental Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Board Paid Life Insurance
How to Apply
On our website www.nsseo.org
Job ID 1548
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Third Party Online Application Web Page
httpswww.applitrack.comnsseoonlineappdefault.aspx
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Email Address
BCARTERNSSEO.ORG
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httpwww.nsseo.org
Position Website
httpswww.applitrack.comnsseoonlineappdefault.aspx
CategoryRelatedServices&subcategoryOccupationalTherapist
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Arlington HeightsILearn LinkILearnReport Card LinkDistrict Report Card
Job Posting Date 3172026 Start Date 8112026
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District Name NSSEO
Building Name KIRK TIMBER RIDGE
Address 799 W Kensington Road Mt Prospect IL 60056
Phone 847463-8100
Fax 847 463-8121
IASA Region Cook North
County Cook North County
Employment Type Full-time permanent
Job Category Other School Service Personnel
Grade Level Secondary
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