Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Elgin, IL

Sunbelt Staffing; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing opportunities

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing seeks two Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to support students Pre-K through 22 across multiple elementary and high schools. This full-time contract itinerant role requires travel between campuses, delivering direct OT services and collaborating with teachers and therapists.

Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, maintaining progress notes, and contributing to student outcomes while adapting to diverse classroom environments and schedules.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois clinical license issued by IDFPR.
• Educator license through ISBE required.
• Experience in school settings preferred.
• Fingerprinting may be required for credentialing.
• Ability to work across multiple campuses and age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to a diverse caseload (Pre-K to 22).
• Travel between multiple school sites within the district as assigned.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and other therapists on plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports.

Skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Collaborative teamwork

Education

IDFPR Illinois clinical license

ISBE Educator License

Job description

Step into an engaging opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students across several school sites! This full-time, contract role is ideal for two Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) who are passionate about delivering hands-on support to learners from Pre-K through age 22. As an itinerant COTA, youll collaborate closely with educators and fellow therapists while adapting to the diverse environments found in elementary, middle, and high schools.

Your ability to build rapport with both staff and students will shine as you rotate between campuses throughout the district, tailoring your approach to meet the individual needs of each student. With a daily schedule varying between 7 to 7.5 hours, this position provides a dynamic workweek, and the chance to impact young people during their most formative years.

Desired Qualifications:

• Hold an active Illinois clinical license through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Maintain an active Educator License with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
• Prior experience in school settings preferred
• Able to complete fingerprinting as part of the credentialing process
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly across different campuses and age groups

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to a diverse caseload of students (Pre-K to transition age, up to 22)
• Travel between multiple school sites within the district as assigned
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and other therapists to develop and implement individualized plans
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to student progress reports

Compensation for this position ranges from $20.00 to $46.00. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

• Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals.