School Services - School Occupational Therapist - $51-54 per hour

iDEAL Hire is seeking a School Services School Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Sycamore, Illinois.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Occupational TherapistDiscipline: School ServicesStart Date: 08/10/2026Duration: 36 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: Local ContractOccupational Therapist (OT)Primary Purpose: To assess, plan, and implement individualized occupational therapy interventions that promote students' independence and participation in educational activities, ensuring alignment with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).Position Details:Location: East Aurora, IL, West Aurora, IL, Kaneland, IL, Rockford, IL, Burlington, IL, DeKalb, IL, Batavia, IL, Algonquin, IL< Carpentersville, ILPay: Starting at $51/hrSchedule: May vary based on locationSchool Year: 26/27Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or beyondIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) OT LicensureSkills & Experience:Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Experience in a school-based setting is preferred.Responsibilities:Conduct Evaluations: Students are assessed to determine their physical, sensorimotor and developmental needs. Referrals are initiated by members of the educational team and evaluations are completed upon consent from the student’s parent(s) or guardian.Intervention and Collaboration: The therapists support education by working with teams to:Create goals to support educational access and success.Adapt classroom environments and equipment.Design activities to enhance independence with school routines.Provide intervention that will improve function.Collaborate with teams to optimize academic success and participation.Monitor Progress: Regularly evaluate and document students' progress toward therapy goals.Provide Direct Services: Deliver therapy sessions as outlined in students' IEPs.Participate in IEP Meetings: Contribute to the development and review of IEPs, providing insights into students' occupational therapy needs.IDEAL JOB ID: 313230About iDEAL HireiDEAL HIRE is dedicated to working with the best of the best in healthcare and education. The iDEAL HIRE experience involves layers of support from the industry's most experienced team. Benefits to working with iDEAL HIRE:Dedicated RecruiterDedicated Compliance MemberWeekly PayReferral BonusMedical BenefitsDental BenefitsVision BenefitsMonitoring CredentialsBenefitsWeekly payReferral bonusVision benefitsDental benefitsMedical benefits