School Occupational Therapist | Arlington Heights, Illinois — listing 9542924

Job description

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity as an Occupational Therapist, where your expertise will provide essential support to students in a collaborative and flexible environment. You'll thrive in a role that values both your professional growth and your commitment to making a difference. Work just 2-3 days a week, offering you an excellent work-life balance while impacting young lives in a dynamic school-based setting.

Key Qualifications:

• Current Occupational Therapist license
• Experience in school-based OT settings
• Familiarity with home health OT and teletherapy preferred
• Competency in conducting student evaluations (Evals)
• Ability to provide effective supervision to COTAs (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants)
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough OT evaluations for students, tailoring intervention plans to individual needs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary school teams to support student progress
• Provide supervision and mentorship to COTAs, ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Deliver therapy using a variety of settings, including in-person at schools, home health, and teletherapy as needed
• Maintain precise documentation of student progress and communicate findings with parents and staff
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the development of student goals

Benefits:

• Flexible 2-3 day work schedule—perfect for maintaining balance without sacrificing impact
• Opportunity to work across multiple OT service settings
• Develop supervisory skills by guiding talented COTAs
• Expand your professional experience while making a meaningful difference

This is your chance to embrace a fulfilling contract position where your occupational therapy skills will be celebrated and expanded. If you’re passionate about supporting students and collaborating with dedicated teams, apply today and start your next professional adventure!

Compensation for this position ranges from $39.46 to $59.46. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.