School Services - School Occupational Therapist - $43-55 per hour
Specialty: Occupational Therapist | Discipline: School Services | Duration: 41 weeks | Employment Type: Local Contract
About the role
Make a meaningful impact in the lives of high school students! Join Cross Country Education in Grayslake, IL as a compassionate Occupational Therapist and help students build the skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
- Provide occupational therapy services that help high school students build functional skills, independence, and confidence in the school environment.
- Partner with teachers and school support teams to develop practical strategies that help students engage in classroom activities and navigate their daily school routines.
- Apply individualized occupational therapy interventions based on each student's unique needs, abilities, and educational goals.
- Track student progress, maintain timely documentation, and collaborate with the school team to support positive student outcomes.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Support Personnel (Occupational Therapist) endorsement
- Experience working with high school students in an educational or specialized student-support setting preferred
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals
- Paid sick leave
Schedule
- 40 hours per week
- 8-hour shifts
- Consistent school-day schedule of 28–31 hours per week
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.