School Occupational Therapist - $43-55 per hour

Cross Country Education; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

35-hour school day

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Arlington Heights, Illinois. You will support middle school students with occupational therapy to improve participation and independence in the classroom.

The role requires a Master’s degree in OT and an Illinois license, with school-based experience preferred. It offers a 41-week duration, 40 hours per week, and a local contract arrangement in Arlington Heights, IL.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Illinois Occupational Therapist License required.
• School-based or pediatric OT experience preferred; strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to middle school students, supporting participation and progress toward goals.
• Conduct initial and re-evaluations to determine eligibility and supports.
• Provide MTSS and IEP support while collaborating with educators and multidisciplinary teams.
• Consult with school teams to help students generalize therapeutic skills across academic environments.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Illinois Occupational Therapist License

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Help middle school students build the skills they need to thrive! Join Cross Country Education in Arlington Heights, IL as a compassionate Occupational Therapist and support students in developing greater independence, confidence, and success in the classroom this school year.

Position Overview

• Provide occupational therapy services to middle school students, supporting their educational participation, functional skills, and progress toward individualized goals.
• Conduct initial and re-evaluations to help determine special education eligibility and recommend appropriate supports and interventions.
• Provide MTSS and IEP support while collaborating with educators and multidisciplinary teams to promote student success and skill development.
• Consult with school teams to help students generalize therapeutic skills across academic and school environments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid Illinois Occupational Therapist License
• School-based or pediatric OT experience preferred; strong communication and collaboration skills

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $43.00 - $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 long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent school-day schedule of 35 hours per week with paid sick leave.

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.

Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7mn5g4. Posted job title: School-Based Occupational Therapist

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.