School Occupational Therapist - Aurora, Illinois

Job Description

Job Description

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, active Occupational Therapist license and 1+ year of Occupational Therapy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A full-time occupational therapy opportunity is available for a licensed or license-eligible professional to support students in a K-12 school setting in Aurora, IL. This contract role spans the school years with a scheduled start orientation on August 4th and 5th, and the first official workday on August 11th through May 22nd, 2026. The position involves a 37.5-hour workweek focused on enhancing student participation in classroom activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate student engagement in classroom tasks by addressing fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, and self-care abilities
• Modify tasks and environmental factors to acmodate individual student needs
• Conduct diagnostic and evaluation assessments as appropriate
• Prepare thorough and insightful reports based on student evaluations and observations
• Develop and maintain Individualized Education Program (IEP) objectives and acmodations
• Collaborate and municate effectively with parents, teachers, and team members regarding student progress and areas needing support

Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for an Illinois state occupational therapy license
• Strong munication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Flexibility and problem-solving capabilities in dynamic educational environments

Benefits:

• Paid orientation days prior to student sessions
• Stable full-time contract with a fixed schedule
• petitive pensation aligned with experience
• Weekly pay distribution
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Accessible support from supervisors within the same discipline to promote professional growth
• Buddy Program offering additional guidance for new hires during orientation
• Provision of equipment and testing materials necessary for effective service delivery
• Access to continuing education and professional development focused on school-based therapy services

Candidates who meet the qualifications and wish to contribute to a supportive and student-focused educational setting are encouraged to apply.

pensation for this position ranges from $39.46 to $59.46. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.