School Occupational Therapist - $43-44 per hour

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist in Jonesboro, Georgia to support student participation across grade levels.

The role involves evaluating needs, developing treatment plans, implementing evidence-based interventions, collaborating with teachers and families, and documenting outcomes to support IEP goals.

This position offers a 40-hour week over the school calendar, 41 weeks, active Georgia OT license, and school-based experience preferred.

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.

Skills

School-based experience

Education

Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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

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.