Occupational Therapy Job - Highland Park & Northbrook, IL

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) – ESY 2026–2027 School Year Opportunities

Location: Highland Park & Northbrook, IL (Red Oak Campus surrounding areas)
Setting: On-site, School-Based

Extended School Year (ESY) – 1 OT Needed

Dates: As early as June 4 – July 17 (if working Fridays)
Hours: TBD based on placement and caseload

Overview:
We are seeking one Occupational Therapist (OT) for ESY services supporting students across multiple locations, including Red Oak Campus, Highland Park, and surrounding areas. Caseload specifics are still being finalized.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct OT services during ESY programming
• Support students with a range of needs (TBD based on placement)
• Collaborate with ESY staff and maintain required documentation

2026–2027 School Year (FY27) – Multiple OT Openings

Dates: TBD (Full School Year)
Hours: Full time, 7 hours/day unpaid lunch (schedule varies by placement)

Overview:
We are hiring multiple full-time OTs for the upcoming school year across a variety of school-based settings in Highland Park and Northbrook, IL. Placements will vary based on district needs and therapist preference/experience.

Potential Placements Include:

• Therapeutic Day School: 4 days/week in Highland Park 1 day in Early Childhood (Highland Park or Northbrook)
• K–8 General Education/Resource: Serving ~4 schools in Highland Park
• Early Childhood Gen Ed/Resource Building: Highland Park
• Life Skills Gen Ed/Resource Building: Highland Park
• Split Assignment:
  • 3 days across two Northbrook schools (gen ed/resource/life skills mix)
  • 2 days in Early Childhood (Highland Park/Northbrook)

Caseload:

• Caseloads will be confirmed later in the summer
• Student needs including early childhood, general education, resource, and life skills populations

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations and provide direct OT services
• Develop and implement IEP goals and treatment plans
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites
• Maintain compliance with state and district documentation requirements

Qualifications:

• Active Illinois OT license (or ability to obtain)
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred
• Comfortable working across varied student populations and settings 

Compensation for this position ranges from $34.46 to $64.46. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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