School-Based Occupational Therapist - $49-55 per hour

Cross Country Education; Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401

Work-life balance

Job summary

Cross Country Education in Dallas, Oregon is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist to support K-12 students in a 41-week assignment with a 40-hour work week.

The role focuses on developing therapy plans, collaborating with school staff, and documenting progress. Licensure in Oregon and the required fingerprints are required; prior school-based experience is preferred.

This contract offers weekly pay, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Active Oregon Occupational Therapist License.
• Two sets of fingerprints required for K-12 school clearance.
• School-based or pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person occupational therapy services to K-12 students, supporting participation and success in the educational environment.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy strategies based on students’ functional, developmental, and educational needs.
• Collaborate with educators, school staff, families, and related service providers to support student progress and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate student progress and recommendations with the appropriate school team.

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Dallas, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Position Overview

• Provide in-person occupational therapy services to K‑12 students, supporting their participation, independence, and success in the educational environment.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy strategies based on students’ functional, developmental, and educational needs.
• Collaborate with educators, school staff, families, and related service providers to support student progress and promote positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate student progress and recommendations with the appropriate school team.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active Oregon Occupational Therapist License
• Two sets of fingerprints required for K‑12 school clearance
• School-based or pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $49.20 - $55.30 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 a consistent 3‑day, 21‑hour school-based schedule with 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.