Substitute Occupational Therapist: August 12, 2026 - November 3, 2026

Substitute Occupational Therapist

The ELC is located in Vernon Hills (Lake County), Illinois; is a special education cooperative providing services to students identified with special needs, ages 3 through 22 years of age. The ELC represents Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96, Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103, Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 and Fox Lake District 114. The ELC serves eight elementary schools, four junior high/middle schools and one high school.

As we continue to provide world-class, specialized educational services and supports locally for our exceptional learners in partnership with families and districts, the Substitute Occupational Therapist will support our students with a variety of needs in a more structured learning environment. The approximate timeframe for this role is August 12, 2026 - November 3, 2026.

Location: Kildeer Countryside School District 96: Ivy Hall

Qualifications: Ability to travel within the member districts of the ELC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses students' fine and gross motor skills and functional abilities (e.g. perceptual-motor, hand functions, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength, etc.) for the purpose of determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for occupational therapy treatment, appropriate assistive devices and/or curriculum access.
• Provides therapy to students based on district or ISBE learning standards, and/or individual student IEP goals and objectives within the classroom or outside the classroom environment.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, maintenance personnel, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials from the IEP for the purpose of remediating students' motor skill deficits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and safe therapeutic environment for students.

Application Process: Online applications are required. Applicants should complete the electronic application process and upload a letter of interest, current resume, references and transcripts.

Exceptional Learners Collaborative