ECHO Joint Agreement
Occupational Therapist
$50,000-65,000 / year
South Holland, Illinois
Full-Time
On-site
Actively Hiring
JobLeap AI Summary
Provide on-site occupational therapy services in a public school in South Holland, IL. The role focuses on integrating therapy into educational programming for student improvement and independence.
School-based therapy role
Union salary agreement
Health and leave benefits
Student development focus
Professional development
About the job
This on-site occupational therapist position in South Holland, Illinois, provides school-based therapy to help students achieve educational and developmental goals. The role collaborates with educational staff to support student access to learning environments and promote student success.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement occupational therapy objectives within the educational program.
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA).
- Support academic achievement and social participation through prevention and intervention strategies.
- Participate in professional development and committee activities.
Qualifications
- Illinois Division of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) licensure required.
Benefits
- Health insurance, sick days, and personal days available
- Salary in accordance with union agreement
Location
- South Holland, Illinois
- Public school setting, on-site work.
About ECHO Joint Agreement
Healthcare · 50-200
ECHO Joint Agreement is a special education cooperative comprising 17 school districts in south Cook County, Illinois, serving approximately 1,000 students with disabilities. The organization offers a continuum of services for students aged birth through 21, including programs for those with moderate to severe disabilities and specialized services for hearing, vision, and orthopedic/physical impairments. ECHO collaborates with districts, parents, and the community to provide equal educational opportunities, emphasizing education in home districts or as close to students' homes as possible.