School Occupational Therapist - Palatine, Illinois

Step into a meaningful opportunity where your expertise as an Occupational Therapist makes a real difference in the lives of students. This contract position focuses on conducting on-site OT evaluations in a supportive, collaborative school setting near Palatine, IL. You will be addressing specific parent requests for on-site assessments in the Waukegan area, ensuring that students receive personalized, thoughtful care tailored to their needs.

Your background in school-based OT will be highly valued as you work with educators, families, and related service providers. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional comfortable conducting evaluations, making recommendations, and guiding intervention strategies that drive student progress.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), valid in Illinois
• Previous experience in school-based settings strongly preferred
• Strong skills in conducting comprehensive OT evaluations
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and administrators
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to school policies
• Compassionate, patient, and flexible approach with students of varying abilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough on-site OT evaluations in response to parent requests
• Collaborate with educational teams to interpret evaluation results
• Offer clear, actionable recommendations for services or supports
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with state guidelines
• Engage with families to help them understand evaluation outcomes and resources
• Attend meetings as needed to support student progress and planning

This role offers the chance to focus on quality, face-to-face evaluation work that has a direct impact. You’ll contribute to a multidisciplinary team and help shape a positive educational experience for students.

If you’re passionate about applying your OT expertise in a school environment and appreciate the value of hands-on, in-person assessment, we’d love to see your application. Take the next step toward empowering students—apply today!

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.