School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - $34-37 per hour

Cross Country Education; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonuses & incentives

Health benefits

401(k) match

30 hours per week

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a 41-week contract in Gurnee, IL. The role supports K–12 students with occupational therapy services in a school setting, 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts.

Applicants must have an Associate degree for OTA and an active IL COTA license; school-based experience is preferred. Competitive pay with weekly pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active Illinois COTA license.
• Experience in a school-based setting with K–12 students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services and interventions to K–12 students, supporting fine motor, sensory, functional, and school-related skills.
• Implement individualized therapy activities and strategies aligned with students’ educational and occupational therapy goals.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, teachers, and school staff to monitor student progress and promote participation in the school environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services, student progress, and therapy-related activities in accordance with school and professional requirements.

Education

Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Active Illinois Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a local contract job in Gurnee, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Help students build the skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond! Join Cross Country Education as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and support K–12 students through individualized occupational therapy services in Gurnee, IL.

Position Overview

• Provide occupational therapy services and interventions to K–12 students, supporting fine motor, sensory, functional, and school-related skills.
• Implement individualized therapy activities and strategies aligned with students’ educational and occupational therapy goals.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, teachers, and school staff to monitor student progress and promote participation in the school environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services, student progress, and therapy-related activities in accordance with school and professional requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Active Illinois Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License
• Experience providing occupational therapy services in a school-based setting with K–12 students preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $33.80 - $36.90 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 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. Direct-Ed-IND2

Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7grkqm. Posted job title: School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator‑led, student‑driven and solutions‑oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.