Occupational Therapist - Part-time

Job description

Position Details

• Position: Part-Time Occupational Therapist

• Grade Levels: 3rd–5th Grade

• Setting: Self-Contained Therapeutic Day School

• Schedule: 1 Day Per Week

• Weekly Hours: Part-Time, approximately 1 day per week

• Setting: Onsite

• Dates: September 1, 2026 – June 3, 2027

• Caseload: Approximately 8 students on the assigned day

About the Caseload

This position serves students with severe to profound disabilities in a highly supportive therapeutic school environment.

Students may:

• Have significant physical, developmental, and functional needs

• Be non-verbal or minimally verbal

• Utilize AAC systems to communicate

• Require highly individualized therapeutic support

• Benefit from occupational therapy services targeting functional participation and independence

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with students with low-incidence disabilities and have experience collaborating with teams supporting students who use AAC.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to students in grades 3–5

• Support students with significant developmental, sensory, motor, and functional needs

• Address skills related to fine motor development, sensory regulation, functional participation, and independence

• Collaborate with teachers, speech-language pathologists, and other related service providers

• Support students who utilize AAC and incorporate communication systems into functional activities when appropriate

• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute OT recommendations and goals

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation

• Communicate effectively with school staff and multidisciplinary team members

Qualifications

• Active Illinois IDFPR Occupational Therapy license required

• Experience working with students with low-incidence or significant disabilities preferred

• Familiarity with AAC and students who are non-verbal is strongly preferred

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Compassionate, patient, and student-centered approach

• Experience in a therapeutic or special education setting is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $48.00–$63.00 per hour

• Consistent 1-day-per-week schedule

• Opportunity to work with a highly specialized student population

• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment

• Ongoing support from the AnthroMed team

Why Join AnthroMed?

At AnthroMed Education, we believe every student deserves access to high-quality related services—and every clinician deserves the support to provide them. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated educational team while making a direct impact on students with complex communication, developmental, and functional needs.

If you're an Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible one-day-per-week opportunity and have a passion for working with students with significant disabilities, we'd love to connect with you!