Occupational Therapist (.80 FTE)
Lake County Schools
- Gurnee, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Education: Required – Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy
- Experience:: Required – Clinical experience in a public school setting; Preferred – 3 years of occupational therapist experience in a public school setting. Fluency in Spanish, both in written and conversational, preferred
1. Evaluate students to determine eligibility for Occupational Therapy (OT) services
2. When indicated, based on the OT evaluation, establish and implement treatment programs in
collaboration with parents and school staff including:
a. Obtain medical information and referrals for treatment
b. Define problem areas and formulate written goals
c. Schedule treatment sessions
d. Communicate with parents and staff with follow up recommendations
e. Reevaluate and update goals throughout the year
3. Participate in Problem Solving Team Meetings, annual reviews, and IEP meetings as appropriate
4. Maintain accurate written records in compliance with District 50 and AOTA guidelines
5. Maintain an inventory and assess the need for new equipment/supplies on a yearly basis
6. Participate in in-service, student/parent/teacher conferences and annual reviews
7. Be available to all staff as a consultant
8. Maintain OT licensure with the State of Illinois Department of Registration and Education and Registration with AOTA
9. Participate in professional continuing education
10. If appropriate, supervise a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
11. Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records of students attendance, projects and grades
12. Performs other such duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, School Principal, Assistant Principal and/or Special Education SupervisorKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Planning and Preparation – Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources. Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess students learning.
- Classroom Environment – Creates an environment of respect and report, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages students behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space.
- Instruction – Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
- Professional Responsibility – Reflects on teaching, maintains accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and shows professionalism.
- Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.
- Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.
- Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students.
- Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.
- Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.
- Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner.
- Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful.
- Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.
- Take initiative to manage multiple tasks.
- Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.
Yesenia Jimenez Captian
Director of Educational Service
yjimenez@dist50.net
(847) 596-5630Stacey Anderson
Principal
sanderson@dist50.net
(847) 984-8702APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications reviewed upon receiptWoodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services (847-596-5631) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the Districts Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847-596-5640) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.