Remote School Based Occupational Therapist: ESY '24 - '25

Job Title: RemoteCertified Occupational Therapist

Company: Teachers On Demand, INC.

Location: Machesney Park, IL

Position Type: Full-Time/W2 Employee

Time: M-F, 6:45 am - 3:15 pm

Start + End Dates: 08/26/2025 - 06/12/2026

WHO ARE WE

Teachers On Demand, INC. is an educational staffing and recruiting firm that partners with schools, districts, and educational organizations nationwide to identify and hire exceptional teachers, instructors, paraprofessionals, administrators, and others who share our vision of creating a brighter future for our students. As our partners' primary provider, we seek reliable and accountable educators to join our team of educators at our partner schools.

Our Partner School

Our partner school is dedicated to developing innovative approaches to address pressing challenges in education and human services. Its vision is to empower all youth, especially those at risk, to succeed through forward-thinking solutions in both education and social support systems.

What You'll Do

• Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
• Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
• Provide Occupational Therapy related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
• Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
• Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed.

Work Schedule

6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. - 08/26/2025 - 06/12/2026

Requirements

• Current State Occupational Therapy License 
• Registration with National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI
• Complete physical exam taken within 90 days of start date.
• Must have a Negative 5-panel drug test with an expiration date no earlier than 7.16.2025.
• Must have a Negative TB test from PPD 1 step, TSpot, or QuantiFERON with an expiration date no earlier than 7.26.2025. If you have a history of a positive TB test, you must have a negative chest X-ray with an expiration date no earlier than 7.26.2025.
• Must have a copy of your identity verification document (i.e. State issued ID, Passport, or drivers license)

Benefits

Once you become an employee of the school, you will receive the following benefits:

• Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs
• Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full-time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
• 10-Month School Position with 12-Month Semi-Monthly Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits 
• 403(b) Investment Options

Compensation

$45.00 per hour