Occupational Therapist

Position Type:
Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:
7/30/2026

Location:
Forest Road School

Date Available:
08/27/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
EEO Statement
The LaGrange School District 102 in accordance with federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

LaGrange District 102 is committed to building and sustaining a multicultural school community that fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Current Occupational Therapist License issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and skill in content area/assignment
• Knowledge and experience with Google suite
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Administers occupational therapy procedures and modalities for the purpose of achieving IEP/504 plan objectives.
• Assesses students' fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills, sensory processing 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 treatment, appropriate assistive devices and/or school placement.
• Utilize best practices for the application of assistive technology in line with student needs.
• Serve as a collaborative member of Student Support Team in assigned buildings.
• Serve as a member of IEP team to screen and to determine eligibility for occupational therapy services for the student.
• Complete observations, evaluations, and reevaluations of assigned students (as needed) and prepare a hard-copy of the evaluation report in a timely manner. Present results at a team meeting and assist in development of educational program and recommendations.
• Research resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing student's functional goals.
• Develop and implement therapeutically based interventions and strategies and adapt equipment in collaboration with the educational team to carry out IEP goals and any other planning for student programming.
• Obtain parental consent for OT evaluation and signed physician's referral for each student prior to the initiation of service.
• Maintain ongoing communication with appropriate team members as to progress/status of students being served.
• Assess student's current program and goals annually and prepare written summaries with revised goals.
• Maintain parent contact to give suggestions for home management, intervention activities, and reinforcement of the student's emerging abilities (via regular phone contact, a communication log, and/or regular progress notes).
• Recommend and/or design adaptive equipment for students as needed. Consult with teachers and other team members regarding the educational needs of the students served and provide suggestions for classroom activities.
• Maintain updated class lists and a weekly schedule of students served. Provide all school offices and supervisors with a finalized weekly schedule.
• Maintain daily attendance logs, data, and/or evidence.
• Attend assigned meetings such as Student Support Team meetings.
• Record and report services delivered and related time for Medicaid reimbursement purposes.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Special Education Services.
• Develop and maintain appropriate student sensory diets. Provide education to teachers and paraprofessionals regarding student sensory processing needs.
• Collaborate with outside professionals as needed.

Application Procedure
Online applications only, please.