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The Menta Education Group
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$57,338 / year median in Illinois
+7% projected growth
Job Description
\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:
Compensation Information:
https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/ Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.For more information visit:
https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/ \n $46,000 - $50,000 a year \n About Menta Nokomis/Cornerstone Academy and ChrisMont The ChrisMont RSSP is a collaborative effort of Regional Office of Education #10 involving seven school districts: Nokomis CUSD #22, Taylorville CUSD #3, Hillsboro CUSD #3, Litchfield CUSD #12, Pana CUSD #8, South Fork CUSD #14, Edinburg CUSD #4. At ChrisMont, we focus on preparing students to be 3-C Ready:
College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. The focus of each child's educational program is to prepare him or her for next steps in life. Our problem solving model tracks student progress and aligns with scientifically based interventions proven to improve the individual successes of all children. At Mid-State Cornerstone Academy, the pursuit of our '3-C Ready' vision—to cultivate College, Career, and Citizenship readiness—is at the heart of our educational mandate. We are committed to an educational model that is as unique as the individual needs and developmental stages of each of our students. It's our goal to ensure that every learner is given the tools and support to unlock their fullest potential. The classrooms at Mid-State Cornerstone Academy are dynamic and interactive, fostering an environment where educational and behavioral milestones are achieved with regularity. We believe that an active learning environment is critical for the cultivation of a young person's academic and social skills. Our educators are dedicated to daily nurturing these skills, thereby empowering our students to succeed and to become proactive, informed, and responsible members of society.Students Served:
PK-21 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.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance