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Job description
Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Occupational Therapist
Discipline: School Services
Duration: 41 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours
Employment Type: Local Contract
Help middle school students build the skills they need to thrive! Join Cross Country Education in Arlington Heights, IL as a compassionate Occupational Therapist and support students in developing greater independence, confidence, and success in the classroom this school year.
Position Overview
Provide occupational therapy services to middle school students, supporting their educational participation, functional skills, and progress toward individualized goals.
Conduct initial and re-evaluations to help determine special education eligibility and recommend appropriate supports and interventions.
Provide MTSS and IEP support while collaborating with educators and multidisciplinary teams to promote student success and skill development.
Consult with school teams to help students generalize therapeutic skills across academic and school environments.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Valid Illinois Occupational Therapist License
School-based or pediatric OT experience preferred; strong communication and collaboration skills
Why Join Cross Country Education?
Competitive Pay: Earn $43.00 - $55.30 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 long-term financial goals.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent school-day schedule of 35 hours per week with paid sick leave.
Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education:
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 #a2m98f7buv5h. 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.
nWe 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.
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Worksite address
arlington heights, IL, 60005, US
Who can apply
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