Occupational Therapists / COTAs Direct Hire for 26/27 school year

School-Based Therapist

Provides school-based therapy that is integrated into the school's educational program as a means to enhance functioning and attain educational objectives; provides support to the total educational system; assists with problem solving to eliminate barriers that hinder access to educational environments and provides modifications and accommodations to support students in their education program.

Qualifications:

• Licenses with the Illinois Division of Financial and Professional Regulation

Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and coordinates, in conjunction with other team members, the therapy objectives within the educational program for individual students under the therapist's direction
• Provides supervision for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) or Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA)
• Implements professional practices and standards associated with discipline (e.g. IDFPR, ISBE)
• Implements ECHO's policies and procedures
• Utilizes prevention, promotion, and intervention strategies to support academic achievement and social participation in the educational environment
• Contributes to the professional community (e.g. committee work, professional development, and parent support)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: In accordance with the Certified Bargained Agreement (CBA)

Benefits: Eligible for health insurance, sick days, and personal days