School OT: Impactful, Collaborative Role | $50-$60/hr

Ampersand Therapy; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with employer match

Licensing/CEU reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

W2 employee status

Liability insurance

Volunteer time off

Donation matching

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy is hiring an Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year in the greater Gurnee, Illinois area. The position is full-time at 0.8 FTE and higher, with a start date as soon as possible.

You will deliver school-based OT services aligned with IEP goals, conduct evaluations and write reports, participate in IEP meetings and progress monitoring, and maintain timely documentation. Collaboration with special education teams and related service providers is essential.

Qualifications

• Illinois OT license required.
• Experience with school-based services preferred but not required.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based OT services aligned with IEP goals.
• Conduct evaluations and write reports.
• Participate in IEP meetings and progress monitoring.
• Maintain timely documentation.
• Collaborate with special education teams and related service providers.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

IEP understanding

Education

Illinois Occupational Therapy license

Job description

Ampersand Therapy is hiring an Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year in the greater Gurnee, Illinois area. The position is full-time at 0.8 FTE and higher, with a start date as soon as possible.

You will deliver school-based OT services aligned with IEP goals, conduct evaluations and write reports, participate in IEP meetings and progress monitoring, and maintain timely documentation. Collaboration with special education teams and related service providers is essential.