Substitute Occupational Therapist
Apply NowCompany: Exceptional Learners Collaborative
Location: Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Description:
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist
Date Posted:
1/7/2025
Location:
Exceptional Learners Collaborative
Date Available:
02/11/2025
Substitute Occupational Therapist (1.0 FTE) for the 2024-2025 School Year
The Exceptional Learners Collaborative (ELC) is seeking licensed applicants for the 2024-2025 school year. The ELC is located in Vernon Hills (Lake County), Illinois; is a special education cooperative providing services to students identified with special needs, ages 3 through 22 years of age. The ELC represents Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96, Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103, Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 and Fox Lake District 114. The ELC serves eight elementary schools, four junior high/middle schools and one high school.
Description:
As we continue to provide world-class, specialized educational services and supports locally for our exceptional learners in partnership with families and districts, the Substitute Occupational Therapist will support our students with a variety of needs in a more structured learning environment.
The approximate timeframe for this role is February 11, 2025 through May 15, 2025.
Location:
Exceptional Learners Collaborative
Qualifications:
Ability to travel within the member districts of the ELC.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Position Hourly Pay Rate Range:
$50 - $100 per hour.
Application Process:
Online applications are required (www.elced.org). Applicants should complete the electronic application process and upload a letter of interest, current resume, references and transcripts.
Attachment(s):
Student Support Services/Occupational Therapist
Date Posted:
1/7/2025
Location:
Exceptional Learners Collaborative
Date Available:
02/11/2025
Substitute Occupational Therapist (1.0 FTE) for the 2024-2025 School Year
The Exceptional Learners Collaborative (ELC) is seeking licensed applicants for the 2024-2025 school year. The ELC is located in Vernon Hills (Lake County), Illinois; is a special education cooperative providing services to students identified with special needs, ages 3 through 22 years of age. The ELC represents Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96, Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103, Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 and Fox Lake District 114. The ELC serves eight elementary schools, four junior high/middle schools and one high school.
Description:
As we continue to provide world-class, specialized educational services and supports locally for our exceptional learners in partnership with families and districts, the Substitute Occupational Therapist will support our students with a variety of needs in a more structured learning environment.
The approximate timeframe for this role is February 11, 2025 through May 15, 2025.
Location:
Exceptional Learners Collaborative
Qualifications:
Ability to travel within the member districts of the ELC.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assesses students' fine and gross motor 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 occupational therapy treatment, appropriate assistive devices and/or curriculum access.
- Provides therapy to students based on district or ISBE learning standards, and/or individual student IEP goals and objectives within the classroom or outside the classroom enviorment.
- Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, maintenance personnel, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
- Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials from the IEP for the purpose of remediating students' motor skill deficits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Establishes and maintains a positive and safe therapeutic environment for students.
Position Hourly Pay Rate Range:
$50 - $100 per hour.
Application Process:
Online applications are required (www.elced.org). Applicants should complete the electronic application process and upload a letter of interest, current resume, references and transcripts.
Attachment(s):
- Occupational Therapist JobDescription.docx.pdf