Occupational Therapist

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
4/23/2026

Location:
Heritage and Nathan Hale Schools

Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year
NOTICE OF VACANCY

Sunnybrook School District #171
19266 Burnham Avenue
Lansing, IL 60438

Position Available: Occupational Therapist


SALARY AS PER SCHEDULE


Contact: Mrs Juliann Green
Director of Special Services
Sunnybrook School District #171
19250 Burnham Avenue
Lansing, IL 60438
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Qualifications:


1. Professional License (IDFPR) - You must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation .

2. Educator License (ISBE PEL) - School-based OTs in Illinois must also hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Support Personnel endorsement.

3. New Requirements for 2026 - C ontent Area Testing: Effective January 1, 2026, all applicants for a PEL (including those applying via out-of-state reciprocity) must pass the applicable Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) content area test to qualify.

Salary: Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule


Benefits:

• Medical and Vision provided by BCBSIL
• Dental provided by Delta Dental
• FSA and Dependent Daycare Accounts
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Salary Advancement
• TRS contribution included in base salary

EMPLOYMENT

Sunnybrook School District #171 does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, sex, nationality, religion, religious affiliation or any other basis of discrimination as defined by the Illinois Human Rights Act and all other applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, assignments, or transfer of employees.


Neither the Board nor its employees or agents shall discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability because of that disability of such an individual in regard to job application procedures, hiring advancement, or discharge of employees, employee compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions or privileges of employment.


Applicants for employment in District 171 shall not be required to undergo a physical examination prior to an offer of employment by the Board. During the application process, neither the Board nor its employees or agents shall make inquiries of the applicant as to the nature or severity of his/her disability, unless such inquiry is related to the applicant's ability to perform essential job-related functions.


The Board is committed to making reasonable efforts to accommodate individuals with disabilities.


District Web Site: ww.d171.org