Long Term Substitute - Occupational Therapist

Long Term Substitute - Occupational Therapist JobID: 7358

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:

8/20/2025

Location:

District

Date Available:

10/30/2025

Closing Date:

When Filled

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TITLE: LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of etiology, characteristics, and prognosis of major disabilities and health conditions

• Knowledge of a variety of occupational therapy treatment techniques and their applications

• Ability to conduct, interpret, and report occupational therapy evaluations

• Understanding of developmental milestones, sensory processing, and motor skill acquisition

• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide consultative support to educational staff

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

• Hold or be eligible for an Illinois Occupational Therapy license

• Experience working with individuals ages 3-22, especially within educational settings

• Ability to lead professional development for staff and/or parent education

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Occupational Therapist provides therapy services to students with disabilities ages 3-22 across the district, supporting their ability to access the educational environment. Services may include assessments, direct and consultative therapy, participation in IEP/504 meetings, and staff training. The position is itinerant and may serve multiple school sites, with assignments adjusted annually based on student needs.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Student Support Services, Principals, and/or designee

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct evaluations and re-evaluations in accordance with IDEA and Section 504

• Participate in IEP and 504 meetings, providing goal input and service recommendations

• Provide direct, consultative, and collaborative services aligned to student needs and IEP goals

• Collaborate with teachers, aides, and families to generalize therapy goals

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided, including data collection and progress reporting, in alignment with district procedures and to support Medicaid billing requirements when applicable

• Monitor and assess therapy effectiveness through data collection, observations, and formal assessments

• Develop and manage a flexible schedule across assigned schools

• Support transitions (e.g., PreK to K, middle to high school) through team collaboration and student planning

• Adhere to district policies and applicable laws, including IDEA, ADA, and ISBE regulations

• Attend staff meetings, professional development, and district trainings as required

• Provide training for staff and parents on topics related to sensory and motor development

• Other duties as assigned by supervisors

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to assist with lifting, positioning, and transferring students and equipment as needed to support therapy activities.

• All lifting and transferring should follow current best practices as outlined by national OT/PT professional standards (e.g., AOTA, APTA), including the use of assistive equipment and/or support from additional staff when students are non-weight bearing or unable to assist.

• Must be able to work in various environments within the district and community settings.

• Must have the ability to travel between multiple school buildings within the district on a daily basis.

• Requires schedule flexibility and ability to adapt to location or caseload changes as student needs evolve.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Completed by Office of Human Resources)

Approx Dates of Leave

10/30/25 - 2/11/26

Benefits:

Not Eligible For

Rate of Pay:

$50 per hour