26/27 School Year | $35-$40/hour | Full-Time| Grayslake, IL | State COTA License Required
About the Role:
As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with Point Quest Group, you'll deliver meaningful, individualized therapy to students — helping them build the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond. You'll develop treatment programs aligned to each student's IEP or medical plan, collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, and maintain the documentation that ensures every student's progress is tracked and celebrated. This role is equal parts clinical expertise and compassionate connection.
New grads encouraged to apply!
Why Join Us:
CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
Ongoing professional development opportunities
What You'll Do:
Create and deliver individualized treatment programs for students based on their IEPs or medical plans
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to establish meaningful goals and accommodations
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of student needs, including initial and ongoing assessments
Complete annual and triennial reviews in a timely, compliant manner
Maintain thorough documentation and provide detailed reports on student progress
What We're Looking For:
Must Have:
Current Illinois Occupational Therapist Assistant license, or eligibility to obtain such licensure
Bachelor's Degree or Occupational Therapy from accredited university
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state
Preferred
Experience in school or treatment settings working with students with learning or social-emotional challenges
Familiarity with IEP processes and documentation systems
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
About IEP Therapy - Point Quest Group:
IEP Therapy, a member of the 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. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.
Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.
Physical Demands:
Environment
: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
Activity
: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Sensory
: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.
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.
