High School Occupational Therapist

Cross Country Education; Cozad (NE); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

401(k) match

School-day schedule

Job summary

Cross Country Education in Grayslake, IL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help high school students build functional skills for classroom success and beyond.

You will partner with teachers and school support teams to develop practical strategies that promote student engagement, independence, and confidence in daily school routines, with ongoing progress tracking and documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy required.
• Illinois PEL with School Support Personnel (OT) endorsement required.
• Experience with high school students in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to help students build functional skills in school.
• Collaborate with teachers and support teams to implement strategies.
• Apply individualized interventions based on student needs and goals.
• Track progress, document outcomes, and communicate with the school team.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Illinois PEL with School Support Personnel (Occupational Therapist) endorsement

Experience with high school students in educational settings

Job description

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of high school students! Join Cross Country Education in Grayslake, IL as a compassionate Occupational Therapist and help students build the skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Position Overview

• Provide occupational therapy services that help high school students build functional skills, independence, and confidence in the school environment.
• Partner with teachers and school support teams to develop practical strategies that help students engage in classroom activities and navigate their daily school routines.
• Apply individualized occupational therapy interventions based on each student's unique needs, abilities, and educational goals.
• Track student progress, maintain timely documentation, and collaborate with the school team to support positive student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• Valid IllinoisProfessional Educator License (PEL) with a School Support Personnel (Occupational Therapist)endorsement
• Experience working with high school students in an educational or specialized student-support setting preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $43.00 - $55.30per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as an Occupational Therapist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent school-day schedule of 28-31 hours per week with paid sick leave.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2