School Occupational Therapist (OT)

Cross Country Education; Cozad (NE); On-site; USD 92,409,000 - 118,843,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support high school students with functional skills through school-based therapy in Illinois. You will evaluate students, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with teachers to promote independence and successful participation in the school environment.

Responsibilities include delivering evaluations and services aligned with educational goals, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Active Illinois OT License.
• Prior experience providing occupational therapy services in a school-based setting, particularly with high school students preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

School-based experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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 - $55.30per 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: www.crosscountry.com/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.