An Occupational Therapist in a school setting evaluates and treats early childhood students to support their educational and developmental needs. They develop and implement therapy programs, collaborate with school teams and guardians, and maintain accurate records based on student progress. The role involves providing occupational therapy services following student IEPs across various grade levels, possibly traveling between schools and supervising assistants.

Job Description:

Supplemental Health Care has been named Best in Staffing based on real feedback from our working healthcare professionals, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be a partner to every person we work with. For our Occupational Therapists, that means experienced support from our dedicated recruiters to assist you in every step of finding your next job. We’re currently hiring in Rockford, Illinois to support a school district in need of Occupational Therapists. School-Based Occupational Therapist Contract Details:

• $45 – $47 an hour
• School Year
• Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time
• Start Date: August 2025
• End Date: May 2026
• Location: Rockford, IL
• Assignment Details: Early childhood caseload
• Develop and implement educational and therapy programs based on evaluation results
• Evaluates students to identify needs and determine eligibility for therapy services
• Collect therapy data, maintain accurate student records, and monitor progress toward student goals
• Work collaboratively and communicate with school interdisciplinary team and student guardians
• Schedule follows the school district calendar
• Will provide occupational therapy services according to student IEP
• Assigned schools may include various grade levels
• May be asked to travel between school locations
• May be asked to supervise assistants
  At SHC, we prioritize students’ well-being above all, offering a broad range of benefits, programs, and support services to help you succeed in your role. With over 2,000 school professionals on staff, we consistently receive a 9 out of 10 rating for service and support. SHC has earned the prestigious “Best of Staffing” award multiple times, based on feedback from an independent survey partner, Clearly Rated. In addition to competitive benefits, we also provide abundant career growth and mentorship opportunities. Join SHC for the school employer experience you’ve been looking for.
  If you’d like more detail on this Occupational Therapist assignment or are ready to get started with the placement process, please apply online now. Our team is standing by to respond as quickly as possible.
  Supplemental Health Care offers a wide variety of industry-leading benefits including:
• Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance to provide you with the coverage you need whenever you need it.
• Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
• Our Share the Care program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry. To learn more about Share the Care, check out shccares.com/referrals.
• SHC offers a 401k Retirement Savings Program to both full-time and part-time employees with a wide range of investment options.
• Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University. Through our online CEU options, you have access to the courses you need on your schedule.

Requirements:

• IDFPR Occupational Therapist license
• American Heart Association BLS
• Prior experience with pediatrics or in a school setting is preferred but not required
  Supplemental Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans. SHC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with Contractor, please send an e-mail to or call (888) to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.
  Supplemental Health Care will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192, Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). For this type of employment, Kentucky state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.
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