Local Contract School Services - Occupational Therapist - $50-64 per hour

Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Grayslake, Illinois.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 5 weeks
• 16 hours per week
• Shift: 4 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Ready to make this a summer of breakthroughs for young learners? Cross Country Education is looking for several dedicated Occupational Therapists to join a vibrant summer school program in the Greater Grayslake, IL area. This is your chance to help students from Early Childhood through 12th grade maintain their independence and hit their functional goals—all while enjoying a convenient 4-day schedule that leaves your Fridays free for the best of the season!
 

Position Overview: 

• Provide specialized occupational therapy services to a diverse caseload of students (Early Childhood through 12th Grade) during a focused summer session.
• Partner with the summer academic team to incorporate fine motor, sensory, and self-regulation goals into the students' daily routines and summer curriculum.
• Tailor interventions to meet the needs of an undetermined program type, focusing on maintaining student progress and functional independence in a low-caseload environment.
• Manage all end-of-session documentation and progress reporting, with extended hours provided on the first and last days of the program.

Qualifications: 

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid Illinois Occupational Therapist (OT) License
• Prior experience working with a wide age range of students, from Early Childhood (EC) through 12th Grade, within an educational or pediatric setting
• Strong ability to work alongside educators and support staff to modify environments for student success

Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education? 

• Top Compensation: Earn $49.80 - $64.00 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 flexible schedule with 16 hours per week and paid sick leave.

Is It Time for a New Start? Company Website: www.crosscountry.com/education 

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

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.

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.