Local Contract School Services - Occupational Therapist - $48-51 per hour

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 3 weeks
• 20 hours per week
• Shift: 7 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Ready to make a meaningful difference this summer? Cross Country Education is looking for a skilled Occupational Therapist to support K-8 students for the upcoming Extended School Year (ESY) summer program in Norwalk, CT for  July 2026.

Position Overview:

• Provide school-based Occupational Therapy services to a diverse student caseload ranging from Kindergarten through 8th grade during the Extended School Year (ESY) summer session.
• Assess, track, and support students' fine motor, sensory-motor, and visual-motor skills to help them achieve their individual educational goals.
• Collaborate effectively with educators, summer staff, and families to implement specialized interventions and ensure continuity of care in a morning-focused schedule.

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid Connecticut Occupational Therapist License
• Previous experience in a school-based or pediatric setting (Preferred)

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education? 

• Top Compensation: Earn $47.60 - $51.20 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 20-hour workweek , a predictable school schedule, and 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.

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