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Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantAs a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 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.School Hours, M-F, following a School CalendarResponsibilitiesProvide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.Assist in developing and updating IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.Provide Occupational Therapy related service minutes and carry out individual treatment plans, 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.QualificationsCOTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with IDFPR (or proof of application)Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHICompensation & BenefitsIn 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: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: Information: refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category$46,000 - $50,000 a yearMenta Academy NorthwestAt Menta Academy Northwest we are dedicated to ensuring each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. At Menta Academy Northwest we work with each student and family to ensure that each student has a mindset that is ready to learn and grow. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis. Social Emotional learning supports are in place to aid and teach students coping skills, self regulation and restorative practices. These strategies are aimed at helping them succeed both academically and in their social relationships.Students Served: PK-21Professional Associations and/or PartnershipsThe 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 EmployerThe 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.
Worksite address
machesney park, IL, 61115, US
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