Occupational Therapist (K-8)
Listed compensation
$60k-$80k
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Job Description
- School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Compensation: $60,000–$80,000 annualized
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Assignment Dates: ASAP through June 11, 2027
About the Role
AnthroMed Education is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to support students across two K–8 school campuses in Chicago. This is an exciting opportunity for an OT who is passionate about helping students develop the skills they need to participate, learn, and thrive in the school environment.
The Occupational Therapist will oversee services across two campuses, with an anticipated caseload of approximately 50 students. You’ll collaborate with educators and school staff to support students' functional abilities, independence, and access to their educational environment.
What You’ll Do
- Provide occupational therapy services to students in grades K–8 across two school campuses.
- Manage an anticipated caseload of approximately 50 students.
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and contribute to the development of individualized goals.
- Implement therapeutic interventions that support students' fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, and functional participation in school activities, as appropriate to their needs.
- Monitor student progress and adjust interventions to support educational and developmental outcomes.
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and service records.
Collaborate with teachers, school staff, families, and other related service providers to support student success.
Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the development and implementation of students' individualized education plans.
Ensure services are delivered in accordance with applicable regulations, professional standards, and school requirements.
What You’ll Need
- An active Illinois Occupational Therapist license through IDFPR.
- Experience or interest in providing occupational therapy services in a school-based setting.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage a caseload across two campuses.
- A student-centered approach and commitment to helping children reach their full potential.
What AnthroMed Education Offers
- Competitive annualized compensation of $60,000–$80,000.
- Weekly pay.
- Healthcare benefits with no employee premium deductions.
- 401(k) with a 3% employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Free continuing education opportunities.
- Materials stipend to support your work with students.
- License reimbursement.
- Guest speaker series and professional development opportunities.
- A supportive team that understands school-based related services and is committed to your success.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AnthroMed Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy evaluations and interventions for approximately 50 K–8 students across two school campuses, supporting fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, and participation in school activities. Monitor progress, maintain service records, collaborate with families and school staff, and contribute to IEP meetings and plans.
Requirements
An active Illinois Occupational Therapist license through IDFPR is required, along with experience or interest in school-based occupational therapy. Candidates should have strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills, be able to manage a caseload across two campuses, and take a student-centered approach.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (346 salary observations; 963 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,225 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $60k–$80k | Occupational Therapy median $88k (middle half $80k–$101k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $93k median in Illinois | $97k nationally (−4%)346 state / 5,886 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$70k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois | 301 active | 9,231 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 7% remote · 44% no call · 58% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Occupational Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment360 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (K-8) at AnthroMed Education (School Services) a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,225 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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