Local Contract School Services - Occupational Therapist - $56-60 per hour

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Buckeye, Arizona.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Occupational TherapistDiscipline: School ServicesStart Date: 07/29/2026Duration: 42 weeks37.5 hours per weekShift: 8 hoursEmployment Type: Local ContractReady to bring your expertise to the growing community of Buckeye, AZ? Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to help elementary students build the functional skills they need to succeed during the 2026–2027 school year. Join our team and make a meaningful impact across multiple school sites within the district!Position Overview:Conduct assessments of students’ fine motor, visual-motor, and sensory processing abilities to determine eligibility and develop individualized goals.Provide therapeutic interventions across various elementary school sites, adapting strategies to support diverse student needs.Collaborate with teachers, families, and support staff to implement classroom accommodations and participate in IEP meetings.Maintain accurate documentation of student progress and adjust treatment plans to support maximum independence.Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Occupational TherapyActive Arizona Occupational Therapist LicenseValid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardWhy Make a Move with Cross Country Education?Top Compensation: Earn $56.20 - $60.40 Per Hour, based on your experience and qualifications as an Occupational Therapist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a full-time, consistent 40-hour work week with paid sick leave.Is It Time for a New Start? Company Website: www.crosscountry.com/educationCross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2About Cross Country EducationCross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.