School Services - School Occupational Therapist - $51-54 per hour

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Occupational Therapist
Discipline: School Services
Start Date: 08/10/2026
Duration: 36 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Local Contract

Primary Purpose: To assess, plan, and implement individualized occupational therapy interventions that promote students' independence and participation in educational activities, ensuring alignment with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Position Details:

• Location: East Aurora, IL, West Aurora, IL, Kaneland, IL, Rockford, IL, Burlington, IL, DeKalb, IL, Batavia, IL, Algonquin, IL, Carpentersville, IL
• Pay: Starting at $51/hr
• Schedule: May vary based on location
• School Year: 26/27

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or beyond
• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) OT Licensure

Skills & Experience

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in a school-based setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct Evaluations: Students are assessed to determine their physical, sensorimotor and developmental needs. Referrals are initiated by members of the educational team and evaluations are completed upon consent from the student’s parent(s) or guardian.
• Intervention and Collaboration: The therapists support education by working with teams to:
  • Create goals to support educational access and success.
  • Adapt classroom environments and equipment.
  • Design activities to enhance independence with school routines.
  • Provide intervention that will improve function.
  • Collaborate with teams to optimize academic success and participation.
• Monitor Progress: Regularly evaluate and document students' progress toward therapy goals.
• Deliver Direct Services: Deliver therapy sessions as outlined in students' IEPs.
• Participate in IEP Meetings: Contribute to the development and review of IEPs, providing insights into students' occupational therapy needs.

About iDEAL HIRE

iDEAL HIRE is dedicated to working with the best of the best in healthcare and education. The iDEAL HIRE experience involves layers of support from the industry's most experienced team.

Benefits

• Dedicated Recruiter
• Dedicated Compliance Member
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Bonus
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Monitoring Credentials