The Menta Education Group

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

The Menta Education Group  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 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.
3049 W. Harrison Chicago, IL 606126:45am-2:15pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendarDirect 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.
  • 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/
Menta Academy Chicago West
At Menta Academy Chicago West, our devoted staff is dedicated to guiding each child toward success. Our educational services are designed to meet individual learning needs, emphasizing both development and achievement. This allows our students to experience daily successes, engage in learning and play, and gain the knowledge they need to succeed in the future. Menta Academy Chicago West is more than just a school; it's where students flourish and reach their full potential.
The heart of our success lies in our genuine passion for empowering at-risk youth. We approach our mission with confidence, knowing that every life we touch has the potential to flourish. Through innovative approaches, data-driven strategies, and a profound understanding of the challenges our students face, we steadfastly strive to eliminate barriers and create a brighter, more promising future for all those we serve.
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.
The Menta Education Group

About The Menta Education Group

The Menta Group operates 26 programs and 18 schools in Illinois and Arizona. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.

We envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for high-risk youth. Our mandate is to be the recognized national leader in serving high-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. We strive to make a positive impact on high-risk youth and the professionals who work with them by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy. We adhere to policy that says no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.

Our organization pursues innovative, state of the art practices and collaboration as a means to fulfill our mission. This pursuit has fostered the philosophy governing our service models, enhancing the success of our students, the effectiveness of our programs, and the value our programs have for the parents and the public school districts we serve.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
North Aurora, Illinois
Year Founded
1973
Website
menta.com
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