Occupational Therapist
The Menta Education Group
Apply to this job Waukegan, IL on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 25, 2025 Last posted March 25, 2025
Job description
As an Occupational Therapist with The Menta 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.
8:00a.m. to 3:30p.m., M-F, Following a School Calendar
Paid Benefit Time Off
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.
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
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:
- Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:
- 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/
- Compensation Information:
- https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
- Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category.
About Menta Academy North
At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care.
Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don’t just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.
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.
Compensation (from employer):
75000–78000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Support students' skills development through occupational therapy and IEP collaboration.
Job title
Occupational Therapist
Experience level
licensed professional
Industry
education
Location requirements
Waukegan, IL; no remote work
Salary
$75k–$78k
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
occupational therapy licensecertificationIEP developmentstudent support
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
occupational therapystudent supportIEP
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Waukegan, IL, USA
On-site City