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Job description
Step into a meaningful opportunity where your expertise as an Occupational Therapist makes a real difference in the lives of students. This contract position focuses on conducting on-site OT evaluations in a supportive, collaborative school setting near Palatine, IL. You will be addressing specific parent requests for on-site assessments in the Waukegan area, ensuring that students receive personalized, thoughtful care tailored to their needs.
Your background in school-based OT will be highly valued as you work with educators, families, and related service providers. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional comfortable conducting evaluations, making recommendations, and guiding intervention strategies that drive student progress.
Qualifications and Desired Experience:
Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), valid in Illinois
Previous experience in school-based settings strongly preferred
Strong skills in conducting comprehensive OT evaluations
Ability to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and administrators
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to school policies
Compassionate, patient, and flexible approach with students of varying abilities
Core Responsibilities: Perform thorough on-site OT evaluations in response to parent requests
Collaborate with educational teams to interpret evaluation results
Offer clear, actionable recommendations for services or supports
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with state guidelines
Engage with families to help them understand evaluation outcomes and resources
Attend meetings as needed to support student progress and planning
This role offers the chance to focus on quality, face-to-face evaluation work that has a direct impact. You'll contribute to a multidisciplinary team and help shape a positive educational experience for students.
If you're passionate about applying your OT expertise in a school environment and appreciate the value of hands-on, in-person assessment, we'd love to see your application. Take the next step toward empowering students-apply today!
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.
Worksite address
palatine, IL, 60251, US
Who can apply
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