School Occupational Therapist - $51-52 per hour

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Surprise, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Occupational Therapist Discipline: Therapy Duration: 41 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Local Contract Help students reach their full potential and help shape brighter futures! Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist in Surprise, AZ to help students build confidence, independence, and the skills they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Position Overview Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services, supporting students in their educational environment and helping promote participation and independence. Develop and implement individualized therapeutic interventions based on students’ functional, sensory, and educational needs. Collaborate with teachers, school staff, families, and related service providers to support student progress and ensure appropriate accommodations and strategies. Maintain appropriate documentation, evaluations, progress monitoring, and communication related to student services. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Master's Degree and Sensory Integration Certification preferred Active Arizona Occupational Therapist License Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Valid Driver’s License Strong school-based occupational therapy experience is required Why Join Cross Country Education? Competitive Pay: Earn $51.20 - $52.30 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 your long-term financial goals. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent 40-hour work week, a predictable school schedule, and 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 a2m98f7fmo08. Posted job title: School-Based 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.