Occupational Therapist

About Us The High Roads School of Naperville is operated by Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI). SESI Schools provides specialized education programming for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional School Therapist who will play an essential role in fueling student success.

The Opportunity

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing social-emotional services for students who require additional support to thrive in school. They will deliver high-quality services as provided by SESI, and collaborate with both school personnel and families to provide services to students. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional Therapist who will play an essential role in fueling student success.

Essential duties

· Assess each new student and evaluate OT needs

· Monitor therapy programs and consult with educational staff regarding the inclusion of appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies into the educational program.

· Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to teachers and parents that can be incorporated into the classroom/home.

· Consult on IEPs and provided required documentation of students’ needs and supports.

· Monitor and manage the handwriting and keyboarding curriculum and train staff/parents in any applicable techniques.

· Provide group therapy interventions for K-8th grade classes.

· Assess and evaluate all students’ needs for individual or small group OT sessions.

· Attend parent/teacher meetings for students’ receiving OT as needed.

The Qualifications

· Master’s degree

· Professional licensure from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

· Minimum two (2) years of experience in a school, special education, or behavioral health setting working with children and adolescents is preferred.