Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist!

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is on a mission to ensure that every child, in every school and neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to graduate high school ready for college and careers. Are you ready to make a difference?

Your Role

As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will play a vital role in helping students thrive in their educational environment. Your expertise will ensure that each student benefits from their special education program, addressing their unique needs in a supportive and engaging manner.

Key Responsibilities

In this impactful position, you will :

• Enhance manipulative skills for self-care and academic tasks through targeted interventions.
• Support school transitions and participation in educational activities by providing necessary accommodations.
• Promote functional postures to enhance comfort and engagement during lessons.
• Facilitate independence in feeding and self-care for safety and nourishment.
• Ensure safety in the school environment by minimizing injury risks.
• Improve coordination for small muscle tasks through tailored strategies.
• Assess and modify environments to enhance student mobility and access.
• Utilize adapted equipment to increase functional use of extremities.
• Engage students in sensorimotor activities to address motor planning and behavior.
• Train educational staff on body mechanics and classroom adaptations for better support.
• Promote independence through access to assistive technology.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you will need :

Education

Experience

Skills and Abilities

Why Join Us?

At CPS, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a real difference in students' lives. We offer :

If you are passionate about helping students succeed and are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!