Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills School Occupational Therapist | Elgin, Illinois

Ignite your passion for making a difference by supporting students with unique needs in a dynamic school environment. A full-time contract position is available for an Occupational Therapist with experience in schools, home health, and healthcare settings. This opportunity centers around four low-incidence classrooms, including life skills and autism, with a manageable caseload of approximately 36–40 students. Engage in meaningful work throughout the full school year, fostering development in both fine and gross motor skills.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• Occupational Therapist (OT) certification; COTA experience in school settings highly valued
• Background in home health or broader healthcare environments
• Expertise in supporting fine and gross motor skill development
• Previous work with students in low-incidence classrooms, such as life skills and autism, beneficial
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and classroom staff
• Compassionate, flexible, and resourceful approach to therapy

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualized and group occupational therapy services for students with diverse needs
• Assess and document students’ motor skills, sensory processing, and adaptive needs
• Design and implement tailored treatment plans to foster student growth
• Collaborate closely with teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff
• Monitor and report student progress, adjusting interventions as needed
• Engage families and caregivers to promote therapy continuity beyond the classroom

This is an opportunity to positively impact students’ educational journeys while working in a supportive school environment. If you are committed to promoting independence and growth in students with low-incidence disabilities, your skills and expertise will be valued here.

Take the next step in your career and apply today to help empower students and become an integral part of their achievements throughout the school year.

Compensation 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.