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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
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Duties
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluations/Screenings
Identify and administer appropriate standardized or non-standardized assessments.
Evaluate/screen referred students regarding the need for an occupational therapy program.
The OT will assist with classification and placement decisions by performing functional motor abilities assessments to address concerns noted in the domain sheet and expressed by the team.
The OT's evaluation of functional motor skills may include how strength, range of motion, ability to perform coordinated movements, posture, sensory system, etc, affect abilities to participate in the educational setting.
Attend staffing to discuss student evaluations and/or progress.
Occupational Therapy Services
Implement appropriate intervention, based on evaluation results, to facilitate a student's optimum functioning and learning in the school environment.
Identify specific performance objectives related to the student's individual needs.
Obtain written orders from the student's physician in regards to Occupational Therapy evaluation and treatment.
The OT will develop therapeutic interventions. Strategies and equipment adaptations in collaboration with the educational team to address IEP goals.
The OT will update and assist with writing IEP goals and objectives as an educational team member.
Participate in program planning within the therapy department.
Professional Responsibilities
Perform paperwork related to Occupational Therapy services.
Conduct inservice, upon request, with school personnel, parents, and other staff therapists to advance knowledge in Occupational Therapy and to communicate its value in improving school performance.
Consult with school personnel and parents regarding programs or activities they could implement.
Assist District administrative staff in recruitment of Occupational Therapy personnel.
The OT will maintain current and accepted competencies of practice in skills as required by program needs by attending professional workshops, courses, conferences and inservices.
Administrative Responsibilities
The OT will supervise a COTA as requested by the OT/PT Department Chair.
The OT will write, in conjunction with the COTA, and based upon the COTA's written observations, all 3 year re-evaluations on students on the COTA's caseload.
The OT will discuss COTA's competencies with OT/PT Department Chair.
The OT will meet regularly, based on the COTA's competencies, to discuss Intervention Plans, possible IEP goals and strategies/interventions on the COTA's students.
Records
The OT will maintain an inventory of materials and equipment that she/he has checked out and return materials at designated times.
The OT will maintain a schedule and inform the Director of Special Education and Principal of changes.
The OT will maintain student files of progress notes, attendance, anecdotal records, testing protocols, etc.
The OT will initial OT/COTA monthly supervision logs.
The OT will complete necessary Administrative paperwork (Medicaid, Administrative Outreach, conference requests) within noted timelines.
Additional Responsibilities
Ability to physically manage students weighing from approximately 50 to 150 pounds, with assistance, when needed.
Assist District administrative staff with compiling, purchasing and setting up equipment for O.T./P.T. room.
Lift and relocate children/equipment as needed.
Assist with self help and self care as needed.
Sanitize materials/equipment in accordance with board policy.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Special Education.
Qualifications
Registered Occupational Therapist, licensed with the State of Illinois Department of Registration and Education.
Salary/Benefits
$60,000-$62,000. Commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
Please submit your application through the link provided.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.applitrack.com/d170/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=3776
School District
www.sd170.com
Position Website
https://www.applitrack.com/d170/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=3776
ILearn Link
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Report Card Link
District Report Card
Job Posting Date
3/30/2026
Start Date
N/A
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District Name Chicago Heights SD #170 Building Name Address 30 W 16th Street
Chicago Heights, 60411 Phone (708) 756-4165 Fax (708)756-4164 IASA Region Cook South County Cook (South) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Occupational Therapist Grade Level Elementary
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