School Occupational Therapist - $46-52 per hour

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Ready to help K–12 students develop the fine motor, sensory, and daily living skills they need to succeed? Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to support students in a dynamic K–12 role in Maricopa, AZ, during the 2026–2027 school year.
Position Overview
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess students' functional abilities and identify barriers affecting educational participation and success.
Develop individualized treatment plans, establish measurable goals, and collaborate as an active 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
School-based or pediatric experience preferred
Why Join Cross Country Education?
Competitive Pay: Earn $46.10 - $51.60 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 37.5-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 #a2m98f7nyc8e. Posted job title: 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.