Local Contract School Services - Occupational Therapist - $53-60 per hour

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 43 weeks
• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Ready to help K-12 students develop the critical fine motor, sensory, and daily living skills they need to succeed and shape the future of education? Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) for a dynamic K-12 role in Maricopa, AZ for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year.

Position Overview:

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine K-12 students' functional abilities and identify areas impacting their educational development.
• Design tailored therapeutic plans, establish measurable goals, and participate actively as a key member of the multidisciplinary IEP team.
• Deliver direct and consultative evidence-based occupational therapy services to enhance students' fine motor, sensory-motor, and daily living skills within the educational environment.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active Arizona Occupational Therapy License
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?

• Top Compensation: Earn $53.30 - $59.70 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 your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a full-time, consistent 37.5   hour work week with paid sick leave .

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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. Direct-Ed-IND2

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.