Occupational Therapist

The Menta Education Group

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Chicago, IL - Midway on site Until 9/19/2026 First posted July 21, 2026 Last posted July 21, 2026
Job description
As an Occupational Therapist 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.
 
6340 S. New England Ave. Chicago, IL 60638
8:00am-3:30pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar
Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)
 

Responsibilities

  • Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
  • Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
  • Provide Occupational Therapy related service minutes 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.
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Qualifications

  • Current State Occupational Therapy License 
  • Registration with National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI
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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/
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About Menta Academy Midway

Menta Academy Midway promotes independence in students by creating a learning environment that fosters individualization and planning. The program provides support for English and non-English speaking children with disabilities by focusing on the whole child in their native language. Collaborative and data-based problem-solving approaches are utilized to develop appropriate interventions and progress monitoring.

The classrooms integrate evidence-based strategies from the Structured Teaching Model developed by Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Physical structure, visual schedules, work systems, communication systems, and sensory supports are thoughtfully integrated to optimize student success.

Midway serves students in grades K-12 and those transitioning from school to life ages 18-21. Disabilities served include autism, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities.


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.

Compensation (from employer):
75000–78000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Support students' daily skills development through occupational therapy following IEPs.

Job title

Occupational Therapist

Experience level

licensed professional

Industry

education

Location requirements

Chicago, IL - Midway; no remote work allowed

Salary

$75k–$78k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

state occupational therapy licensenational board certification in occupational therapyability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

occupational therapyIEPstudent developmentdisabilities
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site