School Occupational Therapist | Arlington Heights, Illinois

Bilingual Therapies; Illinois; On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

housing provided

meals/incidentals

Job summary

Bilingual Therapies is seeking a part-time occupational therapist to join our school-based team in Illinois for the 2026-2027 year. You will provide OT services to early childhood students, collaborating with teachers, families, and specialists to support each child’s development, with flexible scheduling (0.4 or 0.6 FTE).

This role requires NBCOT certification and prior school-based experience; travel within the Winnetka Preschool Consortium is expected.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification required for practice in schools.
• Experience delivering occupational therapy in schools, preferably early childhood or special education.
• Strong collaboration skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for early childhood students.
• Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services, integrating interventions within classroom routines.
• Participate in creation and review of IEPs, documenting progress and adapting services as appropriate.
• Collaborate with educators, administrators, and families to promote student access and participation.
• Support the wider educational and therapeutic goals of the Preschool Consortium.

Skills

NBCOT Certification

School OT experience

Collaboration skills

Job description

Job Description

Embrace an opportunity to make a meaningful impact working with early learners in a supportive educational setting. In this part-time contract role, you will provide occupational therapy services to young students, collaborating closely with educators and families to help each child reach their full potential. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and allows for flexible scheduling, requiring either two or three days per week (0.4 or 0.6 FTE) within an Early Childhood environment.

Key Qualifications:

• Valid certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Experience delivering occupational therapy within schools, specifically with early childhood or special education populations preferred
• Strong collaboration skills for multidisciplinary teamwork
• Ability to travel within the Winnetka Preschool Consortium as needed
• Effective communication with students, families, and staff

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for early childhood students
• Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services, integrating interventions within classroom routines
• Participate in creation and review of IEPs, documenting progress and adapting services as appropriate
• Collaborate with educators, administrators, and families to promote student access and participation
• Support the wider educational and therapeutic goals of the Preschool Consortium

You’ll find your work in these school settings both rewarding and impactful, fostering growth and development during a formative stage of learning.

Compensation for this position ranges from $39.46 to $59.46. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.