School Occupational Therapist - $3,046 per week

iDEAL HIRE; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 159,000; 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 School Occupational Therapist for a Rockford assignment in Illinois. The OT will assess, plan, and implement interventions to promote students' independence and participation in educational activities in line with IEPs.

Responsibilities include evaluations, goal setting, adapting classrooms, delivering direct services, and collaborating with educational teams. Illinois licensure (IDFPR OT) is required; travel terms apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy or beyond.
• IDFPR OT licensure in Illinois.
• Experience in a school-based setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to determine physical, sensorimotor and developmental needs.
• Create goals to support educational access and success.
• Adapt classroom environments and equipment.
• Design activities to enhance independence with school routines.
• Provide direct therapy services according to IEPs.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize academic success and participation.
• Monitor progress and document progress toward therapy goals.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute OT insights.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

IDFPR OT Licensure (Illinois)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 28 weeks
• 38 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
• Pay:$3046/week (depending upon experience)
• 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 Requirements for Schools Occupational Therapist

• Do you have Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) OT Licensure?
• Are you available for In-Person interview?

(Total hours may vary for this position)

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