School-Based Occupational Therapist: Drive Student Progress
School City Of East Chicago
May 14, 2026
SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO
2026-2027 School Year Title: Occupational Therapist Reports to: Director of Exceptional Needs Job Classification: Exempt Job Goal: Evaluates students to determine their functional levels and identify special needs.Plan and implement therapeutic activities to assist special education students to benefit from their educational experiences. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required): Certification by National Registration Exam License from the State of Indiana to practice OT. Duties and Responsibilities Implementation to meet the IEP goals, Program planning and management. Provide training to the appropriate persons to carry over therapy goals in the school setting. Equipment/room maintenance. Program services include: self-help, functional mobility, environment adaptations/adaptive equipment, positioning, motor functions, sensory processing, provocation/vocational skills. Function as a team member for MET’s, IEPC’s and maintain contact with school, family, physicians and agencies. Screening, evaluation, and reassessment to develop IEP Formulate OT policies and procedures. Schedule students for evaluation and treatment. Assign and supervise caseload and responsibilities of the COTA. START DATE: Upon Board ApprovalAPPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit a letter of interest and credentials/resume to: Director of Exceptional Learners School City of East Chicago 1401 East 144 th Street View email address on click.appcast.io Please provide THREE professional References Complete application on the School City of East Chicago’s website @ Links/Services/Human Resources/JOB OPPORTUNITIES #J-18808-Ljbffr School City Of East ChicagoVacancy posted 3 days ago
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