School Services - School Occupational Therapist - $51-52 per hour

Cross Country Education; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education seeks a School-Based Occupational Therapist for a local Buckeye, AZ contract position. The role focuses on delivering OT services to elementary students across multiple school sites with a schedule of 40 hours weekly in a typical school day.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Occupational Therapy and an active Arizona OT license, plus fingerprint clearance. Prior school-based or pediatric experience is preferred, with competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Active Arizona Occupational Therapy License.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to elementary-aged students across multiple school locations.
• Assess students' needs and develop individualized therapy strategies to support functional, academic, and developmental goals.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and school support teams to promote student participation and progress.
• Adapt service delivery to fit the specific needs and schedules of assigned campuses.

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Active AZ OT License

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Buckeye, Arizona.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: School Services
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners! Join Cross Country Education as a passionate Occupational Therapist in Buckeye, AZ, and support elementary-aged students as they build the skills they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Position Overview

• Provide occupational therapy services to elementary-aged students across multiple school locations.
• Assess students' needs and develop individualized therapy strategies to support functional, academic, and developmental goals.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and school support teams to promote student participation and progress.
• Adapt service delivery to fit the specific needs and schedules of assigned campuses.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active Arizona Occupational Therapy License
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $51.20 - $52.30 per 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 your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent 37.5-hour workweek, a predictable school schedule, and paid sick leave.

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 #a2m98f78lyd2. Posted job title: School-Based Occupational Therapist

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.