Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Occupational Therapist School Setting - Bolingbrook, IL
- Bolingbrook, Illinois
An opportunity is available for an occupational therapist to support students from Early Childhood through 12th grade in a dynamic K-12 school setting located in Bolingbrook, IL. This full-time contract position spans the 2025-2026 school year, offering a consistent schedule from August to May with 32.5 hours per week (8:00 AM 3:00 PM CST). Multiple openings are available with options to choose from caseload preferences focused on K-12, K-8, or Pre-K through 3rd grade programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct formal and informal assessments of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, and activities of daily living (ADLs) to evaluate student needs.
- Collaborate closely with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary IEP team members to develop, implement, and monitor occupational therapy goals tailored to each student.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of therapy sessions and student progress.
- Provide services across multiple buildings, with the Early Childhood program served at a single site and travel required for K-12 caseloads.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
- Experience working within school-based or pediatric populations, including home health or healthcare settings.
- Strong skills in fine motor and gross motor development.
Benefits & Perks:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance.
- 401K retirement plan.
- Continuing education support with CEU reimbursement.
- Eligibility for paid time off.
- Weekly pay structure.
- Potential sign-on bonus opportunity.
This position offers both the stability of an academic calendar and the rewarding challenge of working with a wide age range of students. Those licensed and experienced in pediatric or school-based occupational therapy are encouraged to apply to contribute to student growth and development in an educational environment.
Compensation for this position ranges from $39.46 to $59.46. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found . This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.