Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

As an Occupational Therapist with The Menta Group, you will work with students to help them improve and develop the skills needed for day to day life and work, according to the students’ IEP’s.

Direct-Hire, on-going employment.

Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri, following a 10 month school calendar

Responsibilities

• Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
• Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
• Provide Occupational Therapy related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
• Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
• Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed.

Qualifications

• Current State Occupational Therapy License 
• Registration with National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI

Compensation & Benefits

• In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
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• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:
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About C.O.R.E. Academy

At C.O.R.E. Academy (Cultivating an Optimal and Rigorous Education), our devoted and caring staff invests in guiding each child toward the pinnacle of 3-C Readiness: College, Career, and Citizenship. C.O.R.E. has educational services designed to cater to developmental milestones and individual learning nuances for each and every one of our students.

Within our interactive classrooms, we create a vibrant atmosphere for active learning from K through Post High School. With an unwavering commitment to standing by every child, providing the support and resources they need to overcome challenges, achieve academic success, make a lasting impact on their communities, and unlock their full potential. From the beginning, our mission has been to help shape a society where all youth can be successful.

Students Served: PK-Age 21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.