School Occupational Therapist - $43-55 per hour

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Weekly pay

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a 41-week assignment in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The role supports middle school students' participation and independence within the classroom and builds essential functional skills.

You will conduct evaluations, support MTSS and IEP processes, collaborate with educators, and help students generalize skills across school settings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to middle school students to support participation and goals.
• Conduct initial and re-evaluations to determine eligibility and supports.
• Collaborate with educators and MTSS/IEP teams to promote student success.
• Help students generalize skills across academic environments.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

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.
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. Direct-Ed-IND2

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.