School-Based Occupational Therapist
Batavia, IL
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Are you looking for a rewarding local role or an exciting travel opportunity in a non-clinical occupational therapy job. Join our team for a school-based contract assignment where you will earn full-time pay and benefits with a company that values your expertise, supports your growth, and helps you focus on helping students improve, succeed, and thrive.

What We're Looking For

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Current Illinois OT license in good standing with the State License Board.
• NBCOT certification.
• Educator's license preferred.
• Experience providing school-based occupational therapy services, including assessments, IEP development, and progress monitoring.
• Experience with early childhood play-based assessment preferred.
• Experience working with EC resource and self-contained classrooms preferred.
• Ability to provide coverage for FMLA responsibilities as part of the assignment.

What You'll Do:

• Provide occupational therapy services in a school-based setting.
• Conduct assessments, develop IEPs, and deliver goal-aligned therapy.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school teams.
• Maintain compliant documentation per district, state, and federal guidelines.

Benefits Designed for You

We value your commitment to impacting students. We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day as a travel OT or in a local contract.

• Weekly, on-time pay
• Full medical benefits & 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available for travel contracts.
• Travel and license reimbursement on travel contracts.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

As an Occupational Therapist with our team, you will experience flexibility, stability, and career growth. Choose from direct hire, temp-to-hire, local, and travel contracts while receiving dedicated support and clinical guidance.

• Nationwide Opportunities: Local and travel positions across the U.S.
• Competitive Advocacy: We advocate for optimal pay packages and negotiate flexible working terms when needed.
• Supportive Culture: You will have a dedicated support staff and a collaborative community.

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EEO Statement

We are an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Assignment Details

• Primary specialty: Occupational Therapist.
• Facility type: School.
• Assignment includes FMLA coverage responsibilities.
• Orientation dates scheduled: August 3 and August 4.
• Role supports early childhood play-based assessment team, EC resource, and self-contained classrooms.

Location Highlights

Batavia, IL offers a mix of suburban and small-town living with accessible outdoor and cultural amenities. The city is adjacent to the Fox River Trail and downtown Batavia, providing riverfront access and historic Main Street shopping within a short drive. Batavia is approximately 40 miles west of downtown Chicago and about 12 miles from Fermilab, offering commuter access to metropolitan employment and research institutions. The area features access to multiple forest preserves within 10–20 minutes, local theaters and museums in nearby Aurora, and frequent Metra rail service options for regional transit, supporting a suburban lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities.