The Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. School is a therapeutic day school in Tinley Park, Illinois. We are Illinois State Board of Education certified and serve intellectually and developmentally delayed students ages three until twenty-one. Our curriculum is provided twelve months a year, with one week breaks between the trimesters.

The Kennedy School is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant responsible for designing, developing, and coordinating, in conjunction with other team members, the therapy objectives within the education program for children under Occupational Therapist direction.


Responsibilities:
 

· Provides services under the direction of licensed occupational therapist.

· Assist with designing and developing appropriate instructional plans that are based on the IEP and curriculum.

· Uses diagnostic information to develop and revise instructional plans and approaches.

· Is knowledgeable about sensory strategies in relation to behavior management.

· Ensures the safety, security and well-being of student.

· Maintains accurate records to document student performances.

· Engages students in learning through discussion and student participation.

· Provides positive feedback and effective reinforcement procedure to support learning.

· Is knowledgeable about normal development and the impact of the disability on normal development.

· Attends and actively participates in all scheduled and non-scheduled in-service programs.

· Follows all agency policies and procedures relative to reporting requirements, transportation of children, licensing requirements, professional conduct, and mission of the Agency.

· Remain alert and awake at all times.

· Maintains a highly professional appearance at all times consistent with modeling standards for the children and participation in the video streaming process.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years' experience assisting in Occupational Therapy
• Assoicate's degree and state licensure required
• Previous experience working in an education environment with children and adults who have developmental disabilities, preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass a criminal background check and physical/drug test
• Pass a MVR background check

Benefits:

We offer the following benefits: health, dental, life, LTD, 403b retirement plan, paid vacation, personal days, sick days and 10 paid Holidays. Also, all employees working more than 20 hours per week receive free long-term disability and free life insurance 2.5x your annual salary.

About St. Coletta’s of Illinois:
 

At St. Coletta's, our mission is to serve children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can achieve their greatest potential. Founded in 1949 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Coletta’s of Illinois provides a lifelong continuum of care beginning in early childhood. Our residential, educational and vocational training programs provide services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities that enhance their independence and well-being. We serve participants without regard to race, religion or economic background. St. Coletta’s meets individuals’ needs and abilities while providing the least restrictive environment for growth.