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!