Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Needed in Morton, Illinois

Morton, IL
Procare Schools - COTA Contract 20 days ago Apply

Support students and elevate your career all while earning market-leading pay rates! ProCare Therapy is is working with a school district in the Morton, Illinois to hire a certified occupational therapist assistant for the current 24-25 school year. This position will be part time and will pay up to $35/hour! 

What you’ll do:

  • Provide onsite therapy services to an elementary school caseload.
  • Assist district OTs with initial assessments and re-assessments + participate in IEP meetings. 
  • Travel between school sites to provide assist with OT services.
  • Assist with case management.
  • Work onsite 2-3 days per week, servicing two school sites. 
  • Build rapport and trust with the children you work with.
  • Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment.
  • Support teachers and other relevant staff to help students achieve their goals.

    At ProCare Therapy, we support you by:

  • Listening to your needs and preferences before matching you with assignments
  • Providing you your very own designated ProCare Therapy recruiter. Your recruiter will be with you every step of the way and throughout the duration of your assignment.
  • Doing 1:1 check-ins and discussing school feedback with you, positive and constructive.

    Why you’ll enjoy working with ProCare Therapy:

  • Weekly direct deposits - get paid consistently, every Friday! 
  • The highest rates among educational contracting agencies! We're proud to pay up to $35/hour for this position!
  • Pay rate will vary depending on your level of experience + the school districts allotted contracting budget.
  • You'll be a W-2 employee so no fussing with taxes.
  • You will be reimburse up to $150 for any expenses related to your state's compliance requirements. 

    Application requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Active Illinois Occupational Therapist Assistant certification required.
  • Experience working in a school setting required.
  • Two references with one being a previous direct supervisor/manager.
  • Background check, drug screen + fingerprinting.
  • TB test within 60 days of start date (only applicable in certain states).

    You’ll stand out if you have:

  • Experience working in schools.
  • Spent time in special education settings.
  • Any SpEd-specific training or certifications.

    About ProCare Therapy:
    ProCare Therapy is an educational staffing company that bridges the gap between schools in need and stellar educators to ensure that students don’t lose valuable learning.

    We are dedicated to helping create exceptional experiences in education, and care about developing meaningful relationships with our candidates and school communities. 

    To be considered for this position, please apply or send your resume directly to; [email protected]

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