Health Advocates Network is seeking a School Occupational Therapist to work at a Facility in Machesney Park, IL. This is a registry position with our company.

Pay Rate: $57 / hour
*W2

Shift Details:

• Class: OT Shift: 1 Start: 07: 45: 00 End: 12: 15: 00

Core Benefits: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• State pension or retirement plan (e.G., STRS/TRS)
• Paid time off (sick, personal, holidays, summer breaks)
• Life and disability insurance

Career Development:

• Tuition reimbursement or stipends for advanced degrees
• Professional development and continuing education
• Mentorship for new teachers

Financial Incentives:

• Sign-on bonuses (in high-need areas)
• Student loan forgiveness (e.G., PSLF, TEACH Grant)
• Stipends for extra duties or working with high-needs students

Support & Wellness:

• Mental health and wellness programs
• Access to classroom aides or paraprofessionals
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Work Environment:

• Smaller class sizes
• Collaborative IEP teams
• Union support and collective bargaining

As an Occupational Therapist, 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.

Part Time Options Available

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

About Menta Academy Northwest

At Menta Academy Northwest we are dedicated to ensuring each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. At Menta Academy Northwest we work with each student and family to ensure that each student has a mindset that is ready to learn and grow. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis. Social Emotional learning supports are in place to aid and teach students coping skills, self regulation and restorative practices. These strategies are aimed at helping them succeed both academically and in their social relationships.

Students Served: PK-21

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.

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may fax a copy of your most recent resume to 877-858-6263. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Cameron Monday-Friday (08: 30 AM - 05: 00 PM PST).

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