2017-18 OT Job Opening

Skokie-Morton Grove School District 69 is currently seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for the 2017-18 School Year. Information regarding the position is below.

Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment. The OT adapts and modifies the environment including assistive technology and training instructional staff to meet individual needs, supporting student independent function as much as possible. The OT monitors and reassesses the effect of occupational therapy interventions and determines need to continue, modify or discontinue services. The OT uses a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews, and should be familiar with sensory strategies to use within a school environment. The OT completes written reports, participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and goals. The OT manages the inventory of therapeutic equipment and assessments. The OT adheres to federal and state legislation, regulation, and policies that affect occupational therapy practice.

Qualifications
Illinois State Occupational Therapy License through IDFPR, Required
Salary $51,500 minimum annually with benefits. Actual compensation based on prior experience.

Application Procedure
External Applicants Complete an on-line application at sd69.org. You may upload materials (resume, letters of reference, transcripts etc.) along with your application. Please do not send paper copies of your materials. Questions should be referred to: Kristine Joaquin Schubert [email protected]
Selection Procedure Screening of completed candidate files will begin immediately and continue through the selection of finalists. Interviews will be scheduled for selected qualified candidates. School District 69 is an equal opportunity employer. Decisions related to employment are solely based on the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 69 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age or handicap.