Occupational Therapist – School-Based

Location: near Prairie Grove, IL area 
Position Type: Full School Year
Start: Immediate
Pay: $50 – $53 per hour

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:10 AM – 3:40 PM (30-minute unpaid lunch)
• 2.5 days/week – PreK Building
• 1.5 days/week – K-5th Building
• 1 day/week – Middle School Building

About the Opportunity

Join a well-established, experienced team of OTs and COTAs supporting a district with strong, stable leadership. Caseload of approximately 35-40 students across PreK, K-5th, and middle school, with most students in general education and some PreK students in self-contained classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct OT services addressing fine motor, sensory processing, and life/functional skills
• Conduct evaluations and re-evaluations to determine eligibility and service needs
• Develop, implement, and progress-monitor IEP goals
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, COTAs, and related service providers across three buildings
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute recommendations for accommodations/modifications
• Maintain timely, compliant documentation

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active Illinois OT License (IDFPR)
• Experience with PreK and/or school-age pediatric populations preferred
• Experience with self-contained/PreK special education settings a plus

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to jump in, take action and not wait to be told what to do
• Comfortable managing a caseload across multiple buildings/age groups
• Strong collaborator who works well within an established therapy team
• Organized and able to manage documentation across varied schedules