JOB DETAILS
School Based Occupational Therapist
CompanyClarifi Staffing Solutions
LocationPalatine
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 5, 2026
About The Company
Clarifi Staffing Solutions specialize in sourcing and selecting the best individuals for special education departments across the United States. Our esteemed reputation is a testament to years of exceptional recruitment and training needs.
We believe in not only finding and staffing qualified professionals, we also believe in selecting passionate individuals who truly care about the consistent growth of their students. From our recruiters to our candidates, Clarifi Staffing Solutions is truly an agency where passion meets staffing.
We successfully navigate the education industries and staff qualified and passionate special education service providers, including:
Speech Language Pathologist
School Psychologist
Occupational Therapist
Special Education Teachers
About the Role
Full-Time Occupational Therapist | Illinois
Support Student Participation, Progress & Independence
Our Organization is partnering with an Illinois school district to hire a full-time Occupational Therapist for the academic year. This school-based opportunity is well suited for an OT who enjoys working directly with students and using therapeutic strategies to help them participate more successfully in their educational environment.
As part of the school team, you’ll provide in-person occupational therapy services based on individual student needs. Your work will help students strengthen the functional abilities needed for learning and daily school routines, including fine motor development, sensory processing, self-care, coordination, and classroom participation.
School-Based Occupational Therapist Duties:
- Evaluate students’ functional and developmental needs.
- Document services, assessments, and student outcomes.
- Develop and implement individualized OT treatment plans.
- Provide direct and/or consultative occupational therapy services.
- Address fine motor, gross motor, sensory, and coordination skills.
- Monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed.
- Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to students’ educational goals.
- Support students with handwriting, classroom tasks, and self-care activities.
- Recommend and implement adaptive equipment and classroom accommodations.
- Promote student independence, participation, and success in the school environment.
- Collaborate with teachers, families, special education staff, and related-service providers.
Requirements
- Ability to provide school-based/in-person occupational therapy services.
- Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
- OTR examination passage is required for Illinois licensure through the examination pathway.
- School-based experience is preferred but not necessarily required, depending on the district.
- Active Illinois Occupational Therapist (OT) license through IDFPR, or eligibility for Illinois licensure.
- Ability to collaborate with teachers, families, special education teams, and other related-service professionals.
Benefits
Visit our website at www.clarifistaffing.com for further information.
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Key Skills
Occupational therapyFine motor developmentSensory processingSelf-careCoordinationClassroom participationIEP meetingsHandwritingAdaptive equipmentTreatment planningStudent assessmentCollaboration
Categories
HealthcareEducationSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide in-person services to support student participation, progress, and independence within the educational environment. Responsibilities include evaluating developmental needs, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with school staff and families.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
5
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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