School Occupational Therapist - $43-55 per hour

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a 41-week assignment in Gurnee, Illinois. Provide school-based OT evaluations, interventions, and services to high school students to support academic, functional, sensory, and daily living needs, aligning with educational goals.

Collaborate with teachers and special education teams to promote participation and independence. Document progress and maintain accurate records throughout the contract period.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Active IL Occupational Therapist License.
• Prior experience in school-based settings, especially with high school students, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations, interventions, and services.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy strategies aligned with educational goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education teams, and other school professionals to promote student participation and independence.
• Monitor student progress and maintain timely documentation of evaluations, services, and outcomes.

Skills

School-based therapy

Collaborative teamwork

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 Gurnee, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Help students achieve greater independence and success where it matters most! Join Cross Country Education as an Occupational Therapist (OT) and help high school students build functional skills, confidence, and greater independence through school-based occupational therapy services in Gurnee, IL.
Position Overview
Provide occupational therapy evaluations, interventions, and services to high school students to support their academic, functional, sensory, and daily living needs.
Develop and implement individualized therapy strategies aligned with students’ educational goals and occupational therapy plans.
Collaborate with teachers, special education teams, and other school professionals to promote student participation, independence, and success across the school environment.
Monitor student progress and maintain timely, accurate documentation of evaluations, services, and outcomes.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Active Illinois Occupational Therapist (OT) License
Prior experience providing occupational therapy services in a school-based setting, particularly with high school students preferred
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 predictable school-based schedule with 30 hours per week 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. Direct-Ed-IND2

Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f78cd0r. Posted job title: School School 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.