School Occupational Therapist - $2,046 per week

iDEAL HIRE; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

iDEAL HIRE is seeking a Travel Occupational Therapist for a school-based role in Illinois. The position requires an OT licensed professional who can work in Rockford and West Aurora locations, with a starting pay of $51 per hour and a 40-hour workweek.

The role focuses on assessments, IEP-aligned interventions, and collaboration with school teams to promote students’ independence and academic participation. In-person work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
• IDFPR OT licensure in Illinois.
• In-person availability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to identify OT needs.
• Develop and implement IEP-aligned interventions.
• Create goals to support educational access.
• Adapt classrooms and equipment as needed.
• Monitor progress and document outcomes.
• Participate in IEP meetings with teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

School-based experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

iDEAL Hire is seeking a travel School Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Sycamore, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

iDEAL Hire is seeking a travel School Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Sycamore, Illinois.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 33 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Primary Purpose:To assess, plan, and implement individualized occupational therapy interventions that promote students' independence and participation in educational activities, ensuring alignment with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Position Details:

• Location(s): Rockford, IL, West Aurora, IL
• Pay:Starting at $51/hr
• Schedule:May vary based on location

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy or beyond.
• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) OT Licensure

Skills & Experience:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in a school-based setting is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Evaluations: Students are assessed to determine their physical, sensorimotor and developmental needs. Referrals are initiated by members of the educational team and evaluations are completed upon consent from the student’s parent(s) or guardian.
• Intervention and Collaboration:The therapists support education by working with teams to:
• Create goals to support educational access and success.
• Adapt classroom environments and equipment.
• Design activities to enhance independence with school routines.
• Provide intervention that will improve function.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize academic success and participation.
• Monitor Progress: Regularly evaluate and document students' progress toward therapy goals.
• Provide Direct Services: Deliver therapy sessions as outlined in students' IEPs.
• Participate in IEP Meetings: Contribute to the development and review of IEPs, providing insights into students' occupational therapy needs.

POSITION REQUIREMENT for Schools Occupational Therapist

• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) OT Licensure.
• Available for In-Person only?

About iDEAL Hire

iDEAL HIRE is dedicated to working with the best of the best in healthcare and education. The iDEAL HIRE experience involves layers of support from the industry's most experienced team. Benefits to working with iDEAL HIRE:

• Dedicated Recruiter
• Dedicated Compliance Member
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Bonus
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Monitoring Credentials

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Medical benefits