School Occupational Therapist

Ampersand Therapy • Evanston, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Occupational Therapist (OT) – 2025–2026 School Year Hello OTs! Join a local, women and therapist-founded company that’s committed to supporting the professionals who support our schools. Ampersand Therapy is hiring Occupational Therapists (OTs) for full-time, in-person positions in Illinois for the 2025–2026 school year . If you're looking for a team that truly understands school-based work - you’ve found it! Position Details Start Date: January 2026 Schedule: Full-time Location: Evanston Caseload: Assigned based on district needs, multiple elementary openings Service Areas: Student evaluations, treatments, IEPs, documentation, collaboration

Requirements

• Illinois Occupational Therapy license (or ability to obtain one prior to start)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Passion for supporting students in inclusive educational settings

Nice To Haves

• School-based experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based OT services in alignment with IEP goals
• Conduct evaluations and write reports
• Participate in IEP meetings and progress monitoring
• Maintain timely documentation
• Collaborate with special education teams and related service providers

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Reimbursement for licensing, CEUs, and professional expenses
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate
• W2 employee status
• General and professional liability insurance
• Referral bonuses
• No non-compete clauses
• Paid time off for volunteering and donation matching
• Waiting period applies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed