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SHORT-TERM OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) SUBSTITUTE 2026-2027 School Year(MATERNITY LEAVE)
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Duties
- Directly report to and work under the supervision of the OTR responsible for specific treatment goals.
- Participate in the creation and implementation of occupational therapy treatment plans.
- Choose and prepare appropriate treatment materials and supplies.
- Work with students in a therapy setting or in the classroom, according to the IEP and students'' needs.
- Utilizing appropriate exercise or activities for restoration of physical function to increase balance, joint motion, muscle strength, and coordination.
- Provision of perceptual training and sensory stimulation.
- Teach means to achieve optimal levels of functioning in self-care and other ADLs (such as eating, dressing, writing, and transfer techniques).
- Instruction in the use of necessary adapted devices.
- Assists OTR in the construction of orthotic devices, such as splints or slings.
- Regular contact with classroom teachers regarding pupils' progress in the occupational therapy program. Consult with the teacher as needed regarding classroom difficulties.
- Offering psychological support and encouragement to assist pupils in meeting treatment goals.
- Observe and regularly record the physical and emotional condition of pupils (and/or family situation).
- Report to the OTR any significant changes or problems with pupils and obtain advice and consultation from the OTR on any pupil care or inter-family situation.
- Confers regularly with OTR to review pupil's progress and continuing plan of care, and makes joint visits with OTR whenever necessary to receive direct supervision. Logs supervision hours.
- Develop and maintain a daily schedule that includes the work location, students' names/teachers/classrooms, and other duties.
- Adjusting the schedule to cope with unanticipated situations and demonstrates flexibility and organization while making efficient use of time.
- Attends and participates in in-service educational programs.
- Fills out statistic sheets daily, writes progress reports following each treatment session, and completes billing requirements (Medicaid and District Billing).
- Coordinate with Registered Therapists for the writing of the Individual Education Plan and Annual Reviews on each child annually.
- Participate in training related to safety.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited program in Occupational Therapy Assisting.
- Current license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- Skilled in the application of occupational therapy techniques
- Ability to work effectively with people.
- Creative thinking and effective planning.
- Ability to recognize, report, and record pertinent information
Salary/Benefits
$30/hour (Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule; Will compensate for years of experience in a pediatric setting with pediatric clients.) Monday-Friday, 6.5 hours a day + 30-minute duty-free lunch
Additional Notes
Region III Special Education Cooperative offers employment without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability.
How to Apply
kwieckhorst@region3sec.org
Email Address
kwieckhorst@region3sec.org
School District
https://www.region3sec.org/
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Job Posting Date
5/15/2026
Start Date
8/3/2026
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District Name Region III Sp. Ed. Coop. Building Name Region III Programs Address 1800 Storey Lane
Cottage Hills, IL 62018 Phone (618)462-1031 Fax (618)462-1035 IASA Region Southwestern County Madison Employment Type Part-time temporary Job Category Other Non-Certified Staff Grade Level Unit District
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