Occupational Therapist - Part-time

Position Details

• Position: Part-Time Occupational Therapist
• Grade Levels: 3rd–5th Grade
• Setting: Self-Contained Therapeutic Day School
• Schedule: 1 Day Per Week
• Weekly Hours: Part-Time, approximately 1 day per week
• Setting: Onsite
• Dates: September 1, 2026 – June 3, 2027
• Caseload: Approximately 8 students on the assigned day

About the Caseload

This position serves students with severe to profound disabilities in a highly supportive therapeutic school environment.

Students may:

• Have significant physical, developmental, and functional needs
• Be non-verbal or minimally verbal
• Utilize AAC systems to communicate
• Require highly individualized therapeutic support
• Benefit from occupational therapy services targeting functional participation and independence

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with students with low-incidence disabilities and have experience collaborating with teams supporting students who use AAC.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to students in grades 3–5
• Support students with significant developmental, sensory, motor, and functional needs
• Address skills related to fine motor development, sensory regulation, functional participation, and independence
• Collaborate with teachers, speech-language pathologists, and other related service providers
• Support students who utilize AAC and incorporate communication systems into functional activities when appropriate
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute OT recommendations and goals
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation
• Communicate effectively with school staff and multidisciplinary team members

Qualifications

• Active Illinois IDFPR Occupational Therapy license required
• Experience working with students with low-incidence or significant disabilities preferred
• Familiarity with AAC and students who are non-verbal is strongly preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Compassionate, patient, and student-centered approach
• Experience in a therapeutic or special education setting is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $48.00–$63.00 per hour
• Consistent 1-day-per-week schedule
• Opportunity to work with a highly specialized student population
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Ongoing support from the AnthroMed team

Why Join AnthroMed?

At AnthroMed Education, we believe every student deserves access to high-quality related services—and every clinician deserves the support to provide them. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated educational team while making a direct impact on students with complex communication, developmental, and functional needs.

If you're an Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible one-day-per-week opportunity and have a passion for working with students with significant disabilities, we'd love to connect with you!