Occupational Therapist School Setting in Bloomington, IL

Soliant; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing assistance

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Soliant is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy in two school communities in Illinois. The role involves one day per week in Peoria with ED students and three or more days in Bloomington serving ED, Aut, Life Skills, and other needs.

The contract position offers a flexible, part-time schedule and collaboration with educators and families to support students’ educational goals. Illinois licensure is required, with experience in IEP-driven settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist (OT) license in Illinois.
• Previous experience in school-based settings preferred.
• Strong understanding of individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Ability to adapt approach for ED and mixed-exceptionality classrooms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with educators, families, and staff.
• Efficient organizational skills to manage documentation and scheduling across locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine students’ needs.
• Develop and implement targeted treatment plans to support educational goals.
• Deliver direct therapy to students individually and in group settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for IEP meetings and progress reviews.
• Communicate skill development strategies to teachers and caregivers.
• Maintain all required student records and documentation in a timely, accurate manner.
• Provide consultative support and professional recommendations to school teams.

Skills

IL OT license

School-based experience

IEPs understanding

Adaptability to ED & mixed-exceptional

Communication & collaboration

Organizational skills

Job description

Make a difference in the lives of students by delivering high-quality occupational therapy services across two vibrant school communities. This contract position offers a dynamic schedule: spend one day per week in Peoria working exclusively with students in an Emotional Disabilities (ED) setting, and three or more days each week in Bloomington, where you'll support a diverse caseload including ED, Autism (Aut), Life Skills, and other specialized needs.

Key Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist (OT) license in Illinois
• Previous experience working in school-based settings preferred
• Strong understanding of individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Ability to adapt approach to serve students in both ED and mixed-exceptionality classrooms
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with educators, families, and staff
• Efficient organizational skills to manage documentation and scheduling across locations

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine students’ needs
• Develop and implement targeted treatment plans to support educational goals
• Deliver direct therapy to students individually and in group settings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for IEP meetings and progress reviews
• Communicate skill development strategies to teachers and caregivers
• Maintain all required student records and documentation in a timely, accurate manner
• Provide consultative support and professional recommendations to school teams

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a strong, supportive school team across diverse learning environments
• Engage in impactful therapy that helps students develop skills for school and daily life
• Flexible, part-time schedule ideal for work-life balance
• Professional growth in unique classroom settings

Compensation for this position ranges from $39.46 to $59.46. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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