Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Reports to:

Special Education Administration

Terms and Conditions: 10 month school year position, 3 days a week, 7 hours per day

Rate of Pay: $50-60/per hour, commensurate with experience

OPRF – WHO WE ARE…

Oak Park and River Forest High School, or OPRF, is a comprehensive public high school located in Oak Park, IL, a suburb eight miles due west of downtown Chicago. We are a one-school district, with the majority of our students coming from two sender districts, River Forest Public Schools District 90 and Oak Park Elementary School District 97. We offer more than 200 courses, a variety of programs for students with special needs, 103 clubs and activities, and 34 competitive sports.

We prepare our students well for post-secondary success, with an average ACT composite score of 24 and a 96% graduation rate.

Oak Park and River Forest are communities that highly value diversity. OPRF is a founding member of the national Minority Student Achievement Network, and our school is racially and economically diverse, with about 48% of our 3,300 students identifying as African-American, Hispanic, multiracial, or Asian. Our villages have long embraced the LGBTQ community, and we have a significant mix of homeowners and renters.

We seek faculty and staff who have high expectations for all students, and who value student voice in education. As a school, we are particularly focused on closing opportunity gaps for our students of color and other under-represented groups. OPRF is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

OPRF's goal is to increase the diversity of its workforce.

OPRF is a great place for those who are interested in an environment that supports creativity, leadership at all levels, innovation, a focus on professional and curriculum development, and the best practices of instruction. We are currently seeking individuals to join our team that all students are capable of high levels of academic and social success.

Position Summary:

This position serves special education students with challenges that interfere with their ability to function within the educational setting, requiring assessment and support of students with needs in the area of sensory motor, fine motor, perceptual motor, functional life skills and prevocational/vocational skills. The position focuses on curriculum and collaboration with the educational team for specific skill development, modifications, and adaptations that promote student participation and independence within the school environment.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Illinois Occupational Therapist license through Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Previous occupational therapy experience in a public school setting, working specifically with high school students preferred.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy evaluation, assessment, intervention, and progress-monitoring practices.
• Demonstrated ability to perform school-based OT evaluations, develop and implement IEP-related goals/services.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate documentation and comply with applicable timelines and legal requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive, professional relationships with adolescents.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and prioritize responsibilities independently.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and use progress-monitoring information to adjust services.

Position Responsibilities: