School Occupational Therapist | Elgin, Illinois

Soliant; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing provided

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Soliant is seeking a school-based Occupational Therapist to support Pre-K through age 22 students across multiple Elgin-area schools. This full-time itinerant role involves traveling between elementary, middle, and high schools, with schedules varying by site.

Expect direct OT services, IEP-driven assessments, and ongoing collaboration with teachers and families. The position runs through June 2027, offering benefits such as healthcare, housing, and meals/incidentals.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapy license issued by IDFPR
• Current Illinois licensure required
• Experience in school-based OT preferred
• Background and fingerprinting checks required
• Strong collaboration with educators, administrators, and families

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct OT services to students per IEPs
• Conduct assessments and contribute to IEP development
• Travel between district school sites as itinerant therapist
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote student independence
• Document progress and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines

Skills

Collaboration with educators

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Adaptability

Willingness to travel between sites

Education

IDFPR license

Illinois licensure

Job description

Bring your expertise as a school-based Occupational Therapist to a dynamic educational setting in the Elgin, IL area! This impactful contract position offers the chance to support students from Pre-K through age 22 as they build skills to thrive both academically and in everyday life. You’ll enjoy a varied, full-time schedule (35-37.5 hours weekly) as you travel between multiple school sites throughout the district. Each school—elementary, middle, and high school—operates on its own daily timetable, keeping your work engaging and diverse.

Key Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapy license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Current Illinois licensure (required)
• Previous experience in school-based OT settings is highly preferred
• Willingness to complete required background and fingerprinting checks promptly
• Strong ability to collaborate with educators, administrators, and families
• Enthusiastic about serving a broad age range, including transition-aged students up to 22

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver direct OT services to students according to IEPs, adjusting support for individual strengths and needs
• Conduct assessments and contribute to the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Travel between assigned school sites within the district as an itinerant therapist
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote student independence and participation in school activities
• Document progress and maintain compliance with state and federal guidelines

This contract runs through June 2027, providing stability and the opportunity to deeply impact students’ educational journeys.

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.