School Occupational Therapist | Belvidere, Illinois

Sunbelt Staffing; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

401(k) retirement plan

Weekly pay

Contract renewal opportunity

Supportive clinical and administrative

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking an occupational therapist to provide on-site, school-based OT services for K12 students in Illinois. This full-time contract role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success and IEP goals.

You will assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to a diverse caseload, with ongoing progress documentation and team participation; on-site support and staff training are included.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Occupational Therapist license required.
• Previous school-based or pediatric experience valued.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site.
• Commitment to individualized, student-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy to students across a K12 caseload.
• Conduct assessments and develop targeted treatment plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement IEP goals.
• Document student progress, maintain timely records, and participate in team meetings.
• Provide in-class support and train staff on strategies to enable student participation.
• Adapt interventions based on student response and evolving educational goals.

Skills

Active Illinois Occupational Therapist

School-based experience

Communication and collaboration

Full-time on-site

Student-centered care

Job description

Make an immediate impact in a vibrant educational environment by providing essential occupational therapy services to students. This full-time contract opportunity is perfect for professionals passionate about supporting K12 learners and collaborating with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to drive student success. With a flexible caseload tailored to your expertise, youll play a pivotal role in fostering the growth and independence of children in a supportive, on-site school setting.

Key Qualifications:

• Active Illinois Occupational Therapist license required
• Previous school-based or pediatric experience is highly valued
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Willingness and availability to work full-time on-site
• Commitment to individualized, student-centered care

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy to students across a K12 caseload
• Conduct assessments and develop targeted treatment plans
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement IEP goals
• Document student progress, maintain timely records, and participate in team meetings
• Provide in-class support and train staff on strategies to enable student participation
• Adapt interventions based on student response and evolving educational goals

Benefits:

• comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• regular access to supportive clinical and administrative resources
• competitive weekly pay
• potential for contract renewal

Compensation for this position ranges from $30.00 to $55.00.

Additional Benefits:

• healthcare benefits
• housing
• meals/incidentals

Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here.

This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.