School Services - School Occupational Therapist

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Gurnee, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Occupational Therapist
• Discipline:
  School Services
• Duration:
  41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Help students achieve greater independence and success where it matters most! Join Cross Country Education as an Occupational Therapist (OT) and help high school students build functional skills, confidence, and greater independence through school-based occupational therapy services in Gurnee, IL.

• Provide occupational therapy evaluations, interventions, and services to high school students to support their academic, functional, sensory, and daily living needs.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy strategies aligned with students’ educational goals and occupational therapy plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education teams, and other school professionals to promote student participation, independence, and success across the school environment.
• Monitor student progress and maintain timely, accurate documentation of evaluations, services, and outcomes.

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active Illinois Occupational Therapist (OT) License
• Prior experience providing occupational therapy services in a school-based setting, particularly with high school students preferred

• 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 predictable school-based schedule with 30 hours per week and paid sick leave.

Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country

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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.

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Cross Country Education Job  #r. Posted job title:
School School Occupational Therapist

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. 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.