Occupational Therapist (.40 FTE)

Occupational Therapist (.40 FTE)

Applicants are instructed to deal specifically with qualifying factors mentioned in the following posting. Position type: Non-teaching licensed support. Location: Woodland Elementary School. Date available: August 17, 2026, plus seven days of new staff orientation August 5 - 12, 2026.

Qualifications

License/Certification: Valid occupational therapist license issued by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations. Education: Required bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Experience: Required clinical experience in a public school setting; preferred 3 years of occupational therapist experience in a public school setting. Fluency in Spanish, both in written and conversational, preferred.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

1. Evaluate students to determine eligibility for occupational therapy (OT) services.
2. When indicated, based on the OT evaluation, establish and implement treatment programs in collaboration with parents and school staff including:
• Obtain medical information and referrals for treatment
• Define problem areas and formulate written goals
• Schedule treatment sessions
• Communicate with parents and staff with follow up recommendations
• Reevaluate and update goals throughout the year
3. Participate in problem solving team meetings, annual reviews, and IEP meetings as appropriate.
4. Maintain accurate written records in compliance with District 50 and AOTA guidelines.
5. Maintain an inventory and assess the need for new equipment/supplies on a yearly basis.
6. Participate in in-service, student/parent/teacher conferences and annual reviews.
7. Be available to all staff as a consultant.
8. Maintain OT licensure with the State of Illinois Department of Registration and Education and registration with AOTA.
9. Participate in professional continuing education.
10. If appropriate, supervise a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA).
11. Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records of students attendance, projects and grades.
12. Performs other such duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, School Principal, Assistant Principal and/or Special Education Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Planning and Preparation: Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources. Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess students learning.

Classroom Environment: Creates an environment of respect and rapport, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages students behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space.

Instruction: Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.

Professional Responsibility: Reflects on teaching, maintains accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and shows professionalism.

Technical: Demonstrated skills in writing, editing and public speaking. Competent in digital environments; databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, etc.

Interpersonal: Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Comprehensive strategic thinking and rapid problem-solving skills to effectively handle crisis communications. Ability to cope with deadline pressures. Creative problem solver. Ability to facilitate meetings efficiently. Empathetic, humanistic and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Strategic thinker. Must be able to make difficult decisions that impact the organization in a positive sense. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration, etc. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff. Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people. Must have strong organizational skills.

District Core Competencies

Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community. Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity. Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students. Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students. Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them. Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change. Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner. Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful. Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient. Take initiative to manage multiple tasks. Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.

Physical Demands

Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance. Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods. Working Conditions: Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.

Terms of Employment

Full-time, times specific to the the assigned school, 180 days as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary Range

MA / Step 1: $48,737 - MA+45 Step 8: $63,094 prorated (Based on experience and education as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement)

How to Apply

Internal applicants should apply online at and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online at and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contact Persons

Mrs. Vasiliki Frake Director of Educational Services View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io

Application Deadline

Applications reviewed upon receipt