Occupational Therapist

Wheeling, Illinois
Full Time

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Duties

Purpose:

Provide therapy services to students as directed by Individual Education Plans. Conduct comprehensive assessments to discern students' strengths and challenges as part of an interprofessional team.

Implement therapeutic interventions, both individually and in group or classroom settings, catering to the unique needs of each student.
Monitor and meticulously document students' progress towards targeted objectives.
Engage in continuous professional development endeavors to remain abreast of contemporary research findings and optimal methodologies within the occupational therapy domain.
Ensure timely completion of all requisite documentation.

Essential Functions:

Collaborate effectively with educators, parents, and interdisciplinary professionals to formulate tailored Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 plans, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for students.
Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the variety of physical, emotional and cognitive conditions which may impact a students learning to treat student needs
Evaluates functional needs as they relate to access and participation in educational activities
Designs and implements needs-based therapy plans for individual and groups of students
Employs a continuum of service delivery models in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities and integrates services for other students as appropriate
Provides training, education, and reports to family/caregivers and other professionals
Participates in screening processes as appropriate
Provides appropriate need- and age-based intervention that utilizes an evidence-based decision-making process
Creates and submits a variety of reports
Maintains files and/or records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance
Willingness to be trained in NVCI to be part of the school support team
Performs other duties as assigned

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