Occupational Therapist (School Services) - $43-44 per hour

Cross Country Education; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services School Occupational Therapist for a local contract position in Jonesboro, Georgia for 41 weeks at 40 hours per week.

The role involves evaluating student needs, developing individualized treatment plans, implementing evidence-based interventions, and supporting IEP goals within a collaborative school-team setting. A Georgia OT license and a Master’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
• Active Georgia Occupational Therapist License.
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services that promote student participation and success across a variety of grade levels and educational settings.
• Evaluate student needs, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, and support IEP goals.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to integrate therapeutic strategies into the classroom and support student progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation, monitor student outcomes, and participate in required meetings and evaluations.

Education

Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy

Active Georgia Occupational Therapist License

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: School Services
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Help students develop the skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond! Cross Country Education is seeking dedicated Occupational Therapists to provide individualized therapy services as part of a collaborative school team in Jonesboro, GA, during the school year.

Position Overview

• Provide occupational therapy services that promote student participation and success across a variety of grade levels and educational settings.
• Evaluate student needs, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, and support IEP goals.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to integrate therapeutic strategies into the classroom and support student progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation, monitor student outcomes, and participate in required meetings and evaluations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• Active Georgia Occupational Therapist License
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $42.70 - $43.60 per 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 your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the predictability of the school-year calendar, a 40-hour work week, weekends and holidays off, and paid sick leave.

Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education

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.

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.