School Occupational Therapist - $51-83 per hour

iDEAL HIRE; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

iDEAL Hire is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a Rockford, Illinois assignment. The role focuses on evaluating and supporting students’ independence within educational activities, aligned with their IEPs.

The OT will conduct evaluations, plan interventions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create goals, adapt classroom environments, and monitor progress. Licensure in IDFPR is required, with school-based experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy or beyond.
• IDFPR OT Licensure required.
• School-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to determine students' physical, sensorimotor, and developmental needs.
• Plan and implement individualized occupational therapy interventions.
• Create goals to support educational access and success.
• Adapt classroom environments and equipment.
• Provide direct therapy services per IEPs and monitor progress.
• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with educational teams.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

School experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

IDFPR OT Licensure

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 27 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

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: Starting at $51-83/hr+ - 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 REQUIREMENT for Schools Occupational Therapist

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