Occupational Therapist Assistant

Duties

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a COTA at BMP, you will:

Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist

Support students across multiple districts with sensory motor and functional needs

Conduct screenings and assist in evaluations

Participate in IEP and eligibility meetings to help teams make informed decisions

Collaborate daily with teachers, related service providers, and building teams

Help implement interventions, supports, and adaptive equipment

Communicate consistently with supervising OTs regarding caseload and student progress

Maintain clear, timely documentation

Support families in understanding their child's needs when appropriate

Qualifications

Illinois License as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ability to collaborate and problem-solve with teams

Strong communication skills and professionalism

Salary/Benefits

BENEFITS THAT MATTER

We know this role requires flexibility and time on the road, so we've built supports to match:

• Flex time approach to support scheduling across multiple buildings

• Full IMRF benefit paid by BMP

• Health insurance benefit

• Life insurance policy

• Personal development stipend to support continued growth

• Mileage reimbursement for travel between multiple sites during the workday

• Regionally competitive rate

Additional Notes

WHAT MAKES BMP DIFFERENT

Strong, collaborative motor team. You are not working in isolation

Consistent support from the supervising Occupational Therapist

Opportunity to impact multiple districts and a wide range of student needs

A cooperative that prioritizes both compliance and quality practice

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

BMP serves 14 districts in north-central Illinois

Most of your time will be spent in districts, with a central office in Tiskilwa (just south of Princeton, right off I-80)

Easy drive from:

Peoria (50 min) | Quad Cities (1 hr) | Bloomington-Normal (1 hr 15 min)

Rockford + western suburbs (1 hr 30 min)

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to Mallory Boehm-Benassi via mail or email.

PO Box 239, Tiskilwa, IL 61368

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Email Address

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Position Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/7/2026

Application Deadline

5/29/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026