Occupational Therapist [83444]

Onward Education; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Education in Cook County, IL is seeking a School Occupational Therapist (OT) for on-site support across two middle school campuses. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday role from 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM, with an ASAP start.

You will join a collaborative team of eight OTs and work on-site at two campuses. The OT will support students' learning by addressing functional, fine motor, sensory processing, and school participation needs, aligning services with IEPs and 504 Plans, including consultation

Qualifications

• Active IL OT license required.
• On-site work across two campuses.
• Experience with IEP/MTSS systems preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve on middle school teams to support student success.
• Conduct initial evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Provide OT services aligned with IEPs/504 Plans.
• Document services and maintain compliant records.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Illinois OT license

Tools

IEP/MTSS systems

Job description

Onward Education is hiring a School Occupational Therapist (OT) for an on-site assignment supporting two middle school campuses in Cook County, IL.

Start Date: ASAP

Setting: On-site at 2 middle school locations

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:45 AM-3:15 PM

Team: Join a collaborative team of 8 Occupational Therapists

Position Summary

The School Occupational Therapist supports students' access to learning by addressing functional, fine motor, sensory processing, and school-participation needs. The OT works as a collaborative member of building-level teams and provides services aligned with students' IEPs and/or 504 Plans, including consultation, direct service, and school-based supports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve on middle school building-level teams to support student success in the educational environment
• Conduct initial evaluations and re-evaluations to help determine special education eligibility
• Provide IEP-related OT services and contribute to goal development, service planning, and progress monitoring
• Support MTSS through targeted interventions and consultation
• Consult with staff and families to promote generalization of skills across school routines and environments
• Recommend and support accommodations, adaptations, and assistive tools as appropriate (e.g., classroom supports, fine-motor tools, sensory strategies)
• Document services and maintain compliant records in collaboration with the team

Required Qualifications:

• Active Illinois Occupational Therapist license (IL OT)
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate across two campuses
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• School-based experience and knowledge of IEP/MTSS systems preferred

Why Onward Education?

Onward Education supports educators and related service providers with responsive recruiting, clear communication, and school-aligned opportunities throughout the academic year.