Occupational Therapist - Part-time

Position Details Position: Part-Time Occupational Therapist Grade Levels: 3rd–5th Grade Setting: Self-Contained Therapeutic Day School Schedule: 1 Day Per Week Weekly Hours: Part-Time, approximately 1 day per week Setting: Onsite Dates: September 1, 2026 – June 3, 2027 Caseload: Approximately 8 students on the assigned day About the Caseload This position serves students with severe to profound disabilities in a highly supportive therapeutic school environment. Students may: Have significant physical, developmental, and functional needs Be non-verbal or minimally verbal Utilize AAC systems to communicate Require highly individualized therapeutic support Benefit from occupational therapy services targeting functional participation and independence The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with students with low-incidence disabilities and have experience collaborating with teams supporting students who use AAC. Responsibilities Provide occupational therapy services to students in grades 3–5 Support students with significant developmental, sensory, motor, and functional needs Address skills related to fine motor development, sensory regulation, functional participation, and independence Collaborate with teachers, speech-language pathologists, and other related service providers Support students who utilize AAC and incorporate communication systems into functional activities when appropriate Participate in IEP meetings and contribute OT recommendations and goals Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation Communicate effectively with school staff and multidisciplinary team members Qualifications Active Illinois IDFPR Occupational Therapy license required Experience working with students with low-incidence or significant disabilities preferred Familiarity with AAC and students who are non-verbal is strongly preferred Strong communication and collaboration skills Compassionate, patient, and student-centered approach Experience in a therapeutic or special education setting is a plus Compensation & Benefits Competitive hourly rate of $48.00–$63.00 per hour Consistent 1-day-per-week schedule Opportunity to work with a highly specialized student population Collaborative multidisciplinary environment Ongoing support from the AnthroMed team Why Join AnthroMed? At AnthroMed Education, we believe every student deserves access to high-quality related services—and every clinician deserves the support to provide them. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated educational team while making a direct impact on students with complex communication, developmental, and functional needs. If you're an Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible one-day-per-week opportunity and have a passion for working with students with significant disabilities, we'd love to connect with you! #J-18808-Ljbffr