MS Occupational Therapist LTS, 26-27 SY

Sylvania; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 34,501 - 46,678; Part time

Job summary

Thompson Middle School and Ferson Creek Elementary in District 303 are seeking an Occupational Therapist as a Long-Term Substitute from 10/1/26 to 1/4/27 (dates approximate). You will deliver direct OT services to students under supervision and develop plans aligned with IEP goals.

The role requires a Master’s in OT with NBCOT certification preferred; licenses and background checks as required by district policy. Substitute rate applies at $220/day for long-term substitution.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• NBCOT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students under the direct supervision of a district occupational therapist, including screenings, evaluations, and delivery of interventions.
• Develop OT intervention plans and programs for students that align with IEP goals focused on sensorimotor needs, participation, and engagement.
• Select and provide OT interventions such as facilitating motor skills, sensory integration, play skills, social participation, and use of assistive technology, as outlined in student IEPs or intervention plans.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

IEP goals

Sensorimotor

Assistive technology

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification (preferred)

Tools

NBCOT

Job description

Thompson Middle School and Ferson Creek Elementary are seeking an Occupational Therapist as a LTS from 10/1/26 - 1/4/27 (dates are approximate).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students under the direct supervision of a district occupational therapist, including screenings, evaluations, and delivery of interventions.
• Develop occupational therapy intervention plans and programs for students that align with IEP goals focused on sensorimotor needs, participation, and engagement.
• Select and provide occupational therapy interventions such as facilitating motor skills, sensory integration, play skills, social participation, and use of assistive technology, as outlined in student IEPs or intervention plans.

To work as part of our Substitute Team, you will need one of the following: a Valid and active Illinois Professional Teaching License (PEL), Illinois Substitute Teaching License (SUB) (requires a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education), or a Paraprofessional License and a bachelor's degree. We do not accept Short Term Substitute Teaching Licenses in D303.

• Long Term Substitute Teacher Rate: $220 per day

In addition to the online application, a valid Substitute or PEL license, two letters of reference, and a fingerprint-based background check from the Kane County ROE must be provided.

For additional details, go to the District 303 website and view the Substitute Handbook.