School Occupational Therapist - $43-55 per hour

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Grayslake, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Occupational Therapist Discipline: Therapy Duration: 41 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Local Contract 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. Position Overview 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. Qualifications 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 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 28–31 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 a2m98f7j72dh. Posted job title: High School 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. 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.