Occupational Therapist

AnthroMed Education (School Services); Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k) match

Parental leave

Licensure reimbursement

CEU resources

Peer support

Clinical Director guidance

52-week salary

Collaborative culture

Job summary

AnthroMed Education is partnering with a great school district in Arlington Heights, IL to welcome a full-time Occupational Therapist for the 2026–2027 school year. This role supports middle school students (grades 6–8) and collaborates with a team of OTs dedicated to helping students succeed academically and functionally.

You will provide direct OT services, participate in evaluations, contribute to IEPs and MTSS, and work with educators and families to generalize skills across the school

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Illinois Occupational Therapy License through IDFPR.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with school-aged students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to students in grades 6–8
• Conduct initial and re-evaluations to help determine special education eligibility
• Provide support through MTSS and IEP services
• Participate in building-level teams and multidisciplinary meetings
• Collaborate with teachers, case managers, school staff, and families
• Consult with teams to support the generalization of student skills

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Active Illinois OT License

Job description

Location: Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
Grade Level: Middle School (6th–8th Grade)
Start Date: August 24, 2026
End Date: June 3, 2027
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | 7:45 AM–3:15 PM
Salary Range: $60,000–$78,000 annually

About the Opportunity

AnthroMed Education is partnering with a great school district in Arlington Heights, IL to welcome a full-time Occupational Therapist for the 2026–2027 school year. This role offers the opportunity to support middle school students while working alongside a collaborative team of Occupational Therapists who are dedicated to helping students succeed academically and functionally.

As an OT in this role, you’ll be an active member of the school team, providing direct support, participating in evaluations, contributing to IEPs and MTSS, and collaborating with educators and other professionals to help students generalize their skills across the school environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide occupational therapy services to students in grades 6–8
• Conduct initial and re-evaluations to help determine special education eligibility
• Provide support through MTSS and IEP services
• Participate in building-level teams and multidisciplinary meetings
• Collaborate with teachers, case managers, school staff, and families
• Consult with teams to support the generalization of student skills
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with school and state requirements
• Work collaboratively with a team of eight Occupational Therapists supporting students across the district
• Middle school students in grades 6–8
• Full-time caseload
• Collaborative OT team of eight
• Opportunities to support students through evaluations, MTSS, IEPs, and consultation
• Strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Active Illinois Occupational Therapy License through IDFPR
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Experience working with school-aged students is preferred

Why Join AnthroMed Education

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare (Medical PPO with $0 payroll deduction)
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3% (starting Day 1)
• Paid parental leave and short-term disability (100% employer-sponsored)
• Yearly material stipend and full licensure reimbursement
• Access to therapy materials, CEU resources, and guest speaker series
• Bi-weekly team meetings and peer support
• 1:1 guidance from a Clinical Director
• Weekly salary paid over 52 weeks (includes holidays, breaks, and paid time off)
• A collaborative, supportive, and responsive culture dedicated to your success

Learn more about us: www.AnthroMed.education

AnthroMed Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.