Occupational Therapist
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Cook County, Illinois
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$46 - $56 per hour
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Contract
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On-Site
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Job ID: 83444
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Posted today
Onward Education is hiring a School Occupational Therapist (OT) for an on-site assignment supporting two middle school campuses in Cook County, IL.
Assignment Details:
Start Date: August 24, 2026
Setting: On-site at 2 middle school locations
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:45 AM-3:15 PM
Team: Join a collaborative team of 8 Occupational Therapists
Position Summary
The School Occupational Therapist supports students' access to learning by addressing functional, fine motor, sensory processing, and school-participation needs. The OT works as a collaborative member of building-level teams and provides services aligned with students' IEPs and/or 504 Plans, including consultation, direct service, and school-based supports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve on middle school building-level teams to support student success in the educational environment
- Conduct initial evaluations and re-evaluations to help determine special education eligibility
- Provide IEP-related OT services and contribute to goal development, service planning, and progress monitoring
- Support MTSS through targeted interventions and consultation
- Consult with staff and families to promote generalization of skills across school routines and environments
- Recommend and support accommodations, adaptations, and assistive tools as appropriate (e.g., classroom supports, fine-motor tools, sensory strategies)
- Document services and maintain compliant records in collaboration with the team
Required Qualifications:
- Active Illinois Occupational Therapist license (IL OT)
- Ability to work on-site and collaborate across two campuses
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
- School-based experience and knowledge of IEP/MTSS systems preferred
Why Onward Education
Onward Education supports educators and related service providers with responsive recruiting, clear communication, and school-aligned opportunities throughout the academic year.
About Onward Education
Onward Education is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider. We work with K-12 schools to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Inclusive Hiring Practices
We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at info@onwardedu.com.
Employment Eligibility
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.
Benefits
We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Education is a drug-free workplace.
Virtual Interview Process
To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Alex.com, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive a text or email invitation from Alex, our virtual interviewer, to learn more about your qualifications.
To learn more about the platform, visit https://www.alex.com/.
Job Seeker Scam Alert
We’ve become aware of fraudulent recruiters impersonating Onward Education representatives to collect personal or financial information from potential job seekers. Please be advised, we will only communicate with our talent through verified email addresses such as @onwardedu and will never reach out through Gmail or any other public domains. You can learn more about potential threats and how to protect yourself by visiting our job seeker scam alert page.
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