Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that connects educators, therapists, and school health professionals with top opportunities in schools statewide. We're currently seeking an in-person Occupational Therapist to support our client in DuPage County, Illinois for the 2026-2027 school year. *Position Details:* * Start Date: 02/01/2027 * End Date: 05/28/2027 * Location: DuPage County, Illinois * On-Site, 35 hours per week * School Year: 2026-2027 *Qualifications:* * Active *Illinois Occupational Therapy (OT) license*. * Experience providing occupational therapy services in a school-based setting or supporting student participation in educational routines. * Ability to support student needs related to functional skills, motor development, and sensory processing as they impact school performance. * Strong collaboration skills to partner with school teams, caregivers, and related service providers. * Ability to complete required evaluations, documentation, and progress reporting aligned to student plans (e.g., IEP/504 supports) *Responsibilities:* * Provide school-based occupational therapy services aligned to student educational plans and functional goals. * Assess student needs within the school environment and recommend appropriate supports and strategies. * Implement interventions that support classroom participation, independence, and access to learning activities. * Collaborate with educators and support teams to ensure carryover of strategies across school settings. * Document services and monitor student progress, adjusting approaches as needed based on outcomes. *What We Offer:* * Competitive pay and benefits package. * Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options. * Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly. * Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement. * Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals. * Opportunities for professional growth and development. *Why Apply?* If you're motivated by helping students access learning and participate more fully in the school day, this role offers meaningful impact in a collaborative educational setting. *Ready to join us? *Apply today - we can't wait to hear from you! Employer Details: * * Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO. * * In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. * * Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees. * * Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments. * * Onward Search is a drug-free workplace. * * Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.