COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Company: The Menta Education Group
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 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. This location is at: 621 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085 8 am to 3:30, M-F, following a School Calendar (paid time off during school breaks) 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 Bachelor's Degree and 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: 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.

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