Position Type: Special Education/Occupational Therapist
Date Posted: 10/15/2026
Location: Will County School District 92
Date Available: 2026-27 School Year
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
JOB DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATIONS: Current Illinois Licensure as an Occupational Therapist
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services and Building Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:- Assessment
- Demonstrates knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures
- Selects appropriate assessment instruments
- Conducts assessments appropriately
- Interprets assessment information accurately
- Demonstrates knowledge of the screening referral evaluation process
- Conducts ongoing assessment of instructional/therapeutic goals
- Provision of Instruction/Therapy/Counseling
- Demonstrates an understanding of the content area
- Defines and/or revises specific and sequential goals and objectives appropriate for student, based assessment
- Develops long range plan according to instructional/therapeutic sequence
- Demonstrates daily preparation to achieve IEP goals and objectives
- Select, prepares, and/or adapts materials to meet individual student's needs
- Communication Techniques
- Communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with students and parents
- Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including supervisors, administrators, teachers, auxiliary staff, building secretaries, etc., as an effective team member
- Promotes positive public relations
- Management Tasks
- Facilitates, coordinates, and/or schedules for teacher/therapist, classroom paraprofessionals, student, district personnel
- Manages and coordinates require meetings/conferences
- Manages and coordinates required paperwork
- Trains, supervises, and evaluates paraprofessionals (when applicable)
- Completes, monitors, and/or forwards pupil data as required
- Professionalism
- Follows policies and procedures of WCSD
- Demonstrates professionalism while setting examples for students
- Demonstrates continual assessment of personal and program effectiveness, responds effectively to feedback
- Actively participates in the evaluation process
- Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change
- Uses judgment appropriately
- Conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
- Treats others with respect and dignity
- Participates in professional growth activities
- Maintains a safe work area
- Dresses appropriately
- Communication Skills
- Performs as an integral member of the educational team
- Maintains confidentiality in matters related to this position
- Relates in a helpful, positive, and efficient manner with peers, supervisors, and all those in contact with WCSD
Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
SALARY: starting at $46/hour, depending on experience
BENEFITS LINK Interested Candidates May Contact:
Nora Skentzos, Director of Student Services
Will County School District 92
708 N. State Street
Lockport, IL 60441
nskentzos@d92.org
