Fine Motor Skills Gross Motor Skills Occupational Therapist School Setting - Bolingbrook, IL

Occupational Therapist Opportunity 2025/2026 School Year
Location: Bolingbrook, IL | Setting: K-12 School
Duration: August 2025 to May 2026 | Contract | Full-Time (32.5 hours/week) | Daily Schedule: 8 AM 3 PM CST

This position involves supporting occupational therapy services across multiple grade levels, including Early Childhood, K-8, and K-12 programs within the school system. The role requires providing therapeutic interventions to students with diverse needs, focusing on fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing, and visual-motor integration. Some assignments will include travel between buildings for caseloads serving K-12 students, while the Early Childhood program services are located in a single building.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate students occupational therapy needs related to fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, and activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Develop and implement individualized OT goals in collaboration with teachers, parents, and the IEP team
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress and therapy sessions
• Adapt therapy strategies to meet the unique needs of students across different grade levels

Desired Qualifications:

• Valid Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license
• Experience in school-based or pediatric occupational therapy preferred
• Skills in delivering therapeutic interventions targeting fine and gross motor development
• Familiarity with managing caseloads in Early Childhood through K-12 settings
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary teams

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Continuing education support with CEU reimbursements
• Eligibility for paid time off (PTO)
• Potential sign-on bonus
• Weekly pay

Several full-time openings are available with opportunities to select preferred caseload types (Pre-K to 3rd grade, K-8, or K-12). Qualified candidates eager to make a difference in student lives through therapeutic support are encouraged to apply. Submit your application today to contribute your expertise in pediatric occupational therapy within an educational setting.