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Responsibilities Include

• Complete evaluations, establish goals, and provide exceptional evidence-based treatment interventions for children aged birth to twelve, both individually and in a group
• Complete timely and accurate documentation
• Collaborate with other providers and academic teachers

Requirements

• Master's Degree or higher from an APTA-accredited program
• Minimum one-year pediatric experience; multidisciplinary setting is preferred
• Current PT license in Illinois
• Strong knowledge of child development (specifically children birth to twelve)
• Personable, playful, and engaging; able to effectively build rapport with children and their families
• Motivated to help create and develop the physical therapy program at Black Bear Academy
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confidence in professional ability to effectively convey those skills and knowledge to clients
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic and busy role

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with education and work experience
• Generous paid time off
• Paid national holidays
• Annual professional dues reimbursement
• Supervision with department director, as well as the opportunity for collaboration with a dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Retirement benefits after one year of employment
• Group health and dental insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

Responsibilities Include

• Provide exceptional evidence-based treatment interventions for children aged birth to twelve both individually and in a group
• Complete timely and accurate documentation
• Administer comprehensive evaluations as necessary
• Collaborate with other providers and academic teachers
• Educate parents on therapy and support strategies

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher from an AOTA-accredited program
• Occupational Therapy (OTR) Licensure in the State of Illinois
• 1-2 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of child development (specifically children birth to twelve)
• Personable, playful, and engaging; able to effectively build rapport with children and their families
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confidence in professional ability to effectively convey those skills and knowledge to clients
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic and busy role

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with education and work experience
• Generous paid time off
• Paid national holidays
• Annual professional dues reimbursement
• Supervision with department director, as well as the opportunity for collaboration with a dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Retirement benefits after one year of employment
• Group health and dental insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

Responsibilities Include

• Provide exceptional evidence-based treatment interventions for children aged birth to twelve both individually and in a group
• Complete timely and accurate documentation
• Collaboration with other providers and academic teachers

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be high energy, willing to collaborate, flexible to change, and have the ability to think on their feet.
• Associate degree or higher from an AOTA-accredited program
• Occupational Therapy (OTA) Licensure in the State of Illinois
• 1-2 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of child development (specifically children birth to twelve)
• Personable, playful, and engaging; able to effectively build rapport with children and their families
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confidence in professional ability to effectively convey those skills and knowledge to clients
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic and busy role

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Insurance
• Paid continuing education days
• Generous PTO

Responsibilities Include

• Planning for and providing targeted therapy for children on your caseload
• Administering diagnostic evaluations as necessary
• Leading and planning for therapeutic classes (ages 18 months- first grade)
• Collaboration with other providers and academic teachers
• Interacting with and education parents on therapy recommendations and strategies

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be high energy, willing to collaborate, flexible to change, and have the ability to think on their feet.
• Master’s Degree and Illinois Licensure required
• Supervision available for applicants completing their Clinical Fellowship Year

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Insurance
• Paid continuing education days
• Generous PTO

Responsibilities Include

• Planning for and supporting supplemental learning for children
• Leading academic classes
• Collaboration with other providers and academic teachers

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be high energy, willing to collaborate, flexible to change, and have the ability to think on their feet.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably early childhood or special education

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Insurance
• Paid continuing education days
• Generous PTO

Redwood @ Black Bear Academy is seeking a passionate and experienced special education teacher. This is a unique chance to shape lives in a collaborative, therapeutic learning environment where neurodiverse students thrive academically and socially. Your expertise in special education will directly impact student success and program growth. You’ll have the ability to implement classroom management systems, provide small group, differentiated instruction, and collaborate across clinical and academic teams to drive meaningful outcomes. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee classroom management and data collection to ensure every student’s progress is tracked and celebrated. 
• Design and adapt lessons that meet diverse needs with flexibility and creativity. 
• Join a collaborative culture among teachers, clinicians, and support staff, supporting whole-child growth
• Build strong relationships with families, students, and ILP teams, ensure clear, compassionate. 
• Provide 1:1 after school intervention for students. 

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Professional Educator License, LBS1/ Special Education Licensure
• Skilled in supporting neurodiversity and social-emotional learning differences. 
• Experienced in building rapport quickly with students and families 
• Proficient in developing individualized goals
• Strong Collaboration, and communication skills. 
• Adaptable, optimistic, and effective in managing multiple priorities. 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Insurance
• Paid continuing education days
• Generous PTO

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The Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Clinical/School Psychology supports fellows as they develop the clinical skills necessary to provide care for diverse pediatric populations in school and/or clinical settings.

Fellows will participate in a variety of clinical and didactic experiences and will have opportunities to engage children in the classroom. In addition, fellows may have opportunities to supervise interns, externs, and practicum students, as well as collaborate in multidisciplinary forums such as case-centered consultations and team meetings. We look forward to partnering with fellows to meet their training needs and goals while also furthering Black Bear Academy’s program mission.
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The Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers the following areas of specialization:

• Autism Spectrum Disorders—We educate and treat children ages 2 to 8 years old in our school and provide opportunities to evaluate and treat children ages 2 to 18 years old in our clinic.
• Pediatric Psychology—We provide treatment for children of all ages for feeding, toileting, and sleep issues.
• Early Childhood—We offer opportunities to work with children ages 18 months to three years on regulation, sensory, school readiness skills, and social skills.
• Clinical Care—We provide outpatient care for children and adolescents with ADHD, depression, anxiety, oppositional behavior, autism, and other social/emotional issues.
• Pediatric Neuropsychology—we provide full neuropsychological test batteries for children ages 18 months to 18 years.

Starting in 2023, fellows will have the opportunity to carve out a unique program that includes a variety of the above-mentioned experiences.
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Program Requirements

Completion of the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Clinical/School Psychology requires a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience. Full-time participation for at least one full year  with two years of fellowship training is strongly recommended to accrue these hours. Part-time fellowship opportunities may be arranged at the discretion of the executive director.

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More details provided upon application