Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay up to $45/hr

W-2 employment

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Paid sick leave

Mileage reimbursement

Professional liability insurance

Referral bonuses

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC in Gurnee, IL is seeking a School-Based Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This in-person role supports elementary students across two schools, with hours 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

You will collaborate with IEP teams, deliver therapy, complete timely documentation, and enjoy competitive pay up to $45 per hour along with benefits such as health coverage, 401(k), and licensure reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Illinois COTA license (or eligible to apply).
• Passion for supporting diverse learners in inclusive environments.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school-based therapy services.
• Collaborate with IEP teams, teachers, and special education staff.
• Complete documentation aligned with school timelines.
• Help students access learning and succeed through functional skill development.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

IEP collaboration

Patient empathy

Education

Illinois COTA license or eligible to apply

Job description

## Certified Occupational Therapist AssistantApplylocations: Gurnee, ILtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: R-101433**Job Title:**Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant**Pay Range:**$40-45/hour**Job Description:****School-Based Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant | Pay up to $45/hour | Gurnee, IL Area | 2026–2027 School Year | Full-Time**Hello COTA's! Looking for a meaningful Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant role in the school setting? Ampersand Therapy, a teacher and therapist run company, is hiring a **COTA**for the 2026-2027 school year in the Gurnee, IL area. We’re a supportive, mission-driven company created by school-based professionals, and we’d love to welcome you to our growing team!**Position Overview*** **Role:** School Occupational Therapist (OT)* **Pay:**Competitive pay up to $45/hr* **Location:** Gurnee, IL* **Caseload:** Elementary across 2 schools* **Type:** In-person ONLY* **Hours:** Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm**Key Responsibilities*** Deliver school-based therapy services* Collaborate with IEP teams, teachers, and special education staff* Complete documentation aligned with school timelines* Help students access learning and succeed through functional skill development**Qualifications*** **Illinois COTA license (or eligible to apply)*** Passion for supporting diverse learners in inclusive environments* New graduates encouraged to apply!**Benefits & Perks*** **Rates:** up to $45/hour* **W-2 employment*** **Healthcare benefits\*** (medical, dental, vision)* **401(k) with employer matching*** **Paid sick leave*** **Reimbursements** for licensure, CEUs, and other professional expenses* **Mileage reimbursement** at IRS rate* **Professional liability insurance coverage*** **Referral bonuses*** **No non-compete clauses*** **Paid time off for volunteer hours** and **donation matching\***\*Benefits for 0.8 FTE or higher. Waiting period applies.**Why Choose Ampersand Therapy?**We’re a small, teacher and therapist run company committed to empowering specialists like you. We've walked in your shoes, working in both district and contract roles, and built Ampersand to be the company *we* always wished existed.Our mission is simple: Support our specialists, serve students, and strengthen communities.**Our Values*** **Equity:** We're committed to creating a climate of equity and inclusion.* **Community:** We give back through volunteering, donations, and partnerships with causes like Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Conscious Kid.* **Sustainability:** From digital documentation to carbon-negative operations, we’re committed to earth-conscious practices.Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!