Local Contract School Services - Occupational Therapist
Company: Cross Country Education
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: March 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Cross Country Education is seeking a School
Services Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in
Waukegan, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty:
Occupational Therapist - Discipline: School Services - Duration: 12
weeks - 20 hours per week - Shift: 4 hours - Employment Type: Local
Contract Ready to empower young learners and make a transformative
impact in Lake County? Cross Country Education is seeking a
passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our
team supporting two vibrant campus communities in Waukegan, IL.
Work with students from Pre-K through 8th grade, helping them
master the skills they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond
for the 2025-2026 school year! Position Overview: - Provide
school-based occupational therapy services to a diverse student
population ranging from Pre-K through 8th grade, focusing on
enhancing fine motor skills, sensory processing, and activities of
daily living. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to
develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs
(IEPs), ensuring all goals are measurable and data driven. -
Evaluate and recommend environmental modifications or assistive
technology to support student accessibility and participation in
the classroom. - Manage a part-time schedule across two campus
locations, maintaining accurate clinical documentation and progress
reports while partnering effectively with teachers, parents, and
administrative staff to support student success. Qualifications: -
Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy - Valid
Illinois Occupational Therapist (OT) License - Prior experience
working in a pediatric setting, preferably within a school system
or early childhood environment Why Make a Move with Cross Country
Education? - Top Compensation: Earn $46.30 - $59.50 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 long-term financial
goals. - Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a stable, guaranteed 20-hour work
week with paid sick leave. Is It Time for a New Start? Apply Now!
Cross 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-IND2 About Cross Country
Education Cross 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. /n 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.
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