An Occupational Therapist in a school setting evaluates and supports students with special needs through personalized therapy services designed to improve their educational participation and independence. Responsibilities include assessment, collaboration with educational teams, and implementation of individualized education programs to enhance students' functional abilities. The role requires specialized knowledge in occupational therapy, proving effective in aiding students' access to educational environments and activities.
Description:The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child—in every school and every neighborhood—has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready.
Under the IDEA an occupational therapist provides services to a student within their least restrictive environment to help each student benefit from his or her special education program. Occupational therapy services address performance within an educational context, including classroom lessons and activities, self-help skills, prevocational and vocational activities, play and leisure, and social skills. Outcomes are directed toward improved student participation in the general education curriculum, access to the school environment, and participation in extracurricular activities.
The OT evaluates students through skilled professional observation, therapeutic handling, record review, and parent, student, and teacher interviews. OTs interpret assessment findings and appropriately communicate information to parents and school teams through written and oral means. The OT collaborates with the school team to develop Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans to address the students’ unique needs.
The position will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Occupational Therapist must possess the following qualifications:
Type of Education Required :
The OT must pass the National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy. OT must hold a current and active Illinois license to practice as issued by the IL Department of Professional Regulations. This license must be renewed every two years upon payment on or before December 31 st of given renewal year. In addition, the IL OT practice act mandates 24 hours of continuing education per license renewal cycle.
Type of Experience and Number of Years : The OT must have a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program as approved by the AOTA.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
occupational therapy, special education, student support, therapeutic intervention, educational assessments, collaboration, individualized education programs, assistive technology, child development, functional skills
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