Occupational Therapist Assistant - Part Time
IEP Therapy
Lake County, Illinois, US
About the Role
26/27 School Year | $35-$40/hour | Full-Time | North Chicago, IL | State OTA License Required
As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with Point Quest Group, you’ll provide hands-on, supportive therapy services to students —helping them build the functional skills they need to succeed in the classroom and in daily life. Working under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you’ll implement individualized treatment plans aligned with each student’s IEP or care plan, track progress, and adjust support strategies to meet evolving needs. You’ll collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and families while maintaining clear, compliant documentation. This role blends practical clinical skill with a genuine passion for helping students grow in confidence and independence.
Through our longstanding partner, IEP Therapy's service model is led by dedicated directors and supported by clinical leaders who are focused on your success. Regular caseload check-ins and clinical consultation from in-house Directors who carry no caseloads
· Local office support with the resources of a national organization
· CEU, license, and tuition reimbursement
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) with company match
· Spread pay option, paid sick time, and life/short-term disability insurance
· Quarterly appreciation gifts and online lending library
Implement individualized treatment plans for students ages 3 and up, following goals outlined in their IEPs or care plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Provide direct, hands-on therapy to support students’ fine motor, sensory, and functional skill development
• Track and document student performance, progress, and response to interventions during therapy sessions
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with data collection, observations, and input for evaluations and progress reports
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in alignment with district and regulatory requirements
Current Occupational Therapist Assistant license in the state where services are delivered, or eligibility to obtain such licensure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teachers and therapists to deliver student therapy
- Implement individualized treatment plans
- Track student progress and documentation
Qualifications
- COTA license in IL
- Experience with school-based OT
- IEP knowledge
Benefits
CEU/license reimbursement
401(k)
Required Skills
occupational therapy
fine motor
sensory processing
data collection
documentation
Keywords
COTA
occupational therapy
school-based therapy
IEP
data collection
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