Occupational Therapist

May 14, 2026

SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO

2026-2027 School Year

Title: Occupational Therapist

Reports to: Director of Exceptional Needs

Job Classification: Exempt

Job Goal: Evaluates students to determine their functional levels and identify special needs. Plan and implement therapeutic activities to assist special education students to benefit from their educational experiences.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

• Certification by National Registration Exam
• License from the State of Indiana to practice OT.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementation to meet the IEP goals, Program planning and management.
• Provide training to the appropriate persons to carry over therapy goals in the school setting.
• Equipment/room maintenance.
• Program services include: self-help, functional mobility, environment adaptations/adaptive equipment, positioning, motor functions, sensory processing, provocation/vocational skills.
• Function as a team member for METs, IEPCs and maintain contact with school, family, physicians and agencies.
• Screening, evaluation, and reassessment to develop IEP
• Formulate OT policies and procedures.
• Schedule students for evaluation and treatment.
• Assign and supervise caseload and responsibilities of the COTA.

START DATE: Upon Board Approval

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Please submit a letter of interest and credentials/resume to:

Director of Exceptional Learners

School City of East Chicago

1401 East 144th Street

MJensen@ecps.org

Please provide THREE professional References

Complete application on the School City of East Chicagos website @ www.scec.k12.in.us Links/Services/Human Resources/JOB OPPORTUNITIES