Occupational Therapist

Bourbonnais , United States
full-time

AI overview

Support students in developing essential life skills and improving their academic performance through tailored occupational therapy, ensuring compliance with their IEPs.
As an Occupational Therapist with The Menta Education Group, 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. Staff Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar Responsibilities
  • Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
  • Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
  • Provide Occupational Therapy related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
  • Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
  • Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed.

  • Qualifications
  • Current State Occupational Therapy License 
  • Registration with National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI

  • Compensation & Benefits
  • In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
  • Compensation Information:
  • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
  • Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category
  • Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
  • About Menta Academy Bourbonnais

    At Menta Academy Bourbonnais, our team is all about helping kids be their best in three key areas:
    • Developing a love of learning.
    • Gaining the tools necessary to shine academically.
    • Becoming good people beyond the classroom.

    We've set up our classes to be lively and engaging so every student can have a shot at both learning and behaving well each day. We're here to support each student's unique learning journey and make sure they're set up for success in school and beyond.

    We are dedicated to supporting each child tirelessly, ensuring they receive the assistance and resources necessary to overcome obstacles, attain academic success, leave a lasting imprint on their communities, and unleash their complete potential.

    Accreditation
    Menta Academy Bourbonnais is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education as a nonpublic educational facility (14-7.02) for special education students in kindergarten through age 22. It offers elementary, middle and high school programming to children with diverse learning needs.
    Menta Academy Bourbonnais is NCA accreditation through Advanced Education.
    Approved Free and Reduced Lunch Provider under Illinois State Board of Education.


    Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

    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.
     
    Equal Opportunity Employer
     
    The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law.   Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.

    We envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for high-risk youth. Our mandate is to be the recognized national leader in serving high-risk youth in educational a...

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    $38,000 – $70,000 per year
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