Occupational Therapist(Full-Time)
Occupational Therapist(Full-Time)
Occupational Therapist (OT) – North Shore Chicago Suburbs
Employer: Spotter Staffing
School: Confidential (North Shore Area)
Start Date: August 2026
Pay: Up to $60 per hour
Position Overview
Spotter Staffing is seeking a dedicated and flexible Occupational Therapist (OT) to support a cooperative serving two district campuses in the North Shore suburbs of Chicago. This is a unique opportunity to make a broad impact across diverse student populations while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a variety of educational settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services to students in accordance with IEP goals
- Conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and related service providers
- Maintain accurate and compliant documentation
- Adapt therapy strategies to meet the needs of students across different school environments
Qualifications
- Active Illinois Occupational Therapist license
- Previous school-based experience preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage a caseload across two campuses
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
What We’re Looking For
- Flexibility and adaptability to work across multiple school districts and sites
- Ability to adjust to the procedures, expectations, and cultures of different districts and school teams
- Comfort working with students across a wide range of needs, from mild to more severe disabilities and support requirements
- A team-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Passion for supporting student development and independence
Position Details
- Full-time position for the 2026–2027 school year
- August 2026 start date
- Competitive compensation through Spotter Staffing
- Supportive placement with ongoing communication and advocacy
About Spotter Staffing
Spotter Staffing is a Chicago-based staffing firm specializing in placing high-quality clinicians in school settings, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, and special education teachers. We pride ourselves on strong partnerships, responsive communication, and personalized support for both our clinicians and clients.
Spotter Staffing offers a benefits package designed to support both your professional growth and personal well-being throughout the school year.
Benefits include:
- Weekly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions
- Paid leave available immediately upon eligibility
- Professional allowance that can be used toward:
- Continuing education
- Professional development
- Certifications
- Classroom materials/resources
- Conferences
- Other profession-related expenses
- Simple and user-friendly timekeeping through Paylocity
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Access to a financial advisor for retirement and financial planning support
- Ongoing support from a responsive and experienced team
- Additional benefit offerings and resources available throughout employment