Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA
The Menta Education Group
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$24 - $43 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide occupational therapy services and support to students based on their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Responsibilities include developing goals, maintaining service logs, and coordinating with administrative and teaching staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with IDFPR certification or proof of application. Ability to work with students with various disabilities, including Autism, TBI, and emotional/behavioral disorders, is required.
Job description
As 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. 3049 W. Harrison Chicago, IL 60612 \n
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
Compensation & Benefits In 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: Part-Time Employee Benefits Overview: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-part-time/ Compensation Information : https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/ Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category.
\n $23.57 - $43.41 an hour \n About Menta Academy Chicago South
At Menta Academy Chicago South (MACS), our devoted team is committed to continuing the academic and personal growth of our students. Meticulously crafted, our educational services are tailored to both support and challenge students on their journey to higher education. Our objective is to create daily opportunities for success, with both academic and behavioral development achievements.
Our teachers love using our specifically designed Expanded Menta Method Model. The UDL curriculum provides flexible methods, materials, and assessments to help teachers differentiate instruction and meet the unique needs of all learners in a variety of ways, in a variety of unique learning spaces.
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The 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 Employer
The 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.