Occupational Therapist - 1.0 FTE

Occupational Therapist

Our mission is to positively transform learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications:

• Current Illinois IDPR Occupational Therapist License
• A degree from an educational program approved by ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education), a national certificate from the NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy), or otherwise approved by IDFPR (Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation)

Compensation:

The salary for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Federation of Teachers, which includes a different level of compensation for positions designated as "hard to fill." The full salary schedule and the Hard to Fill positions list are available on our website. The District currently gives experienced teachers unlimited experience credit for service outside the District. New teachers may request up to $2,000 as a salary advance to help with relocation expenses or other needs. 100% of a teacher's contributions to TRS are currently paid by the Board of Education. The Board currently pays 100% of a teacher's employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. There are many opportunities for teachers to earn substantial additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer. Candidates who have graduated from baccalaureate programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) are placed on the MA lane of the CFT salary schedule. Candidates who have graduated from master's programs accredited by ACOTE are placed on the MA+15 lane of the CFT salary schedule. The District offers an additional $1,500 annual stipend for OTs who hold a national certificate from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Individuals hired into a 1.0 FTE position in the CFT bargaining unit after October 1, 2023 are eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus. Details can be found on the Human Resources page of our website.

Application Deadline:

This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted after May 21, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration. Important Notes: The District is willing to consider candidates who can begin work immediately as well as those who can begin work next school year. If a candidate is hired to begin immediately, continuing employment next year is highly possible, but not guaranteed. Please contact the Human Resources for more information.

More About Our Community:

Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More? If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include your resume.