COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Sheldon, IL
Student Services – Occupational Therapist /
Full-Time /
On-site
As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with The Menta 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.

Coming Soon in Fall 2024!
Menta Academy Iroquois (Sheldon, IL)

Hiring for Self-Contained Rooms Grades PK , K-3, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and Young Adult Transition (17-22)
Direct-Hire Position
7:30 am to 3:00 pm or 8 am to 3:30 pm, M-F, following a 10-Month School Calendar

Responsibilities

    • Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
    • Assist in developing Develop and update 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.

Qualifications

    • COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with IDFPR (or proof of application)
    • Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI

Benefits

    • Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs
    • Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
    • 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay
    • Generous Paid Time Off Benefits 
    • 403(b) Investment Options
    • Direct Employer Hire

About our School

The staff at Menta Academy Iroquois (in Sheldon, IL) is dedicated to seeing that 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. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta 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 Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district office.