Local Contract School Services - Occupational Therapist - $56-60 per hour

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: 08/04/2026
• Duration: 42 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Empower the next generation in the West Valley! Cross Country Education is seeking an Occupational Therapist to lead evaluations and interventions for a diverse student population during the 2026–2027 school year in Surprise, AZ . Join us and help K-12 students build the functional skills they need to excel in their daily school life!

Position Overview:

• Evaluate fine motor, sensory-processing, and visual-motor skills to develop and implement individualized plans that support student participation and academic success.
• Formulate measurable goals for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), maintain detailed progress notes, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Partner with teachers, staff, and parents to recommend classroom modifications, adaptive equipment, and strategies that foster an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Master’s Degree (Highly Preferred)
• Active Arizona Occupational Therapist License
• Valid Sensory Integration Certification (Preferred)
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card and Driver’s License

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?

• Top Compensation: Earn $56.20 - $60.40   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 full-time, consistent 40-hour work week with 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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