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School Occupational Therapist OT

Dekalb, IL 60112

Posted: 11/18/2025 Industry: Education Job Number: 26585772 Pay Rate: 55-58 USD/Hour

Job Description


Occupational Therapist (OT) –School-Based Job Opening 
Location: Dekalb, IL

Job Details

  • Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday

  • Setting: Public school

  • Start Date: Based on availability

  • Caseload: Will be discussed during the interview

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

  • Active or pending Illinois OT license

  • Experience in schools or pediatric settings is a plus

  • Open to new graduates

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Phaxis Education Benefits

  • Day One Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with year-round options

  • Weekly Direct Deposit

  • Mentorship and Clinical Support: From both your school site and Phaxis Education

  • Professional Development: Access to continuing education and licensure resources

  • Extras: Licensure reimbursement and referral bonuses available

Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans in alignment with IEPs

  • Deliver therapy services to students in small group or 1: 1 sessions

  • Maintain documentation for services, progress, and compliance with IDEA

  • Collaborate with general and special education staff to support student success

  • Attend IEP meetings and contribute professional insights

  • Promote student independence and participation in the educational setting

  • Follow all district, state, and federal guidelines for therapy services

Apply online today. We are scheduling interviews weekly for this role and others across Illinois. If you're interested in exploring multiple OT opportunities, submitting your application is the first step to connecting with our team.

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Drew Anson

Chief Delivery Officer

Drew Anson is Chief Delivery Officer at Phaxis, a Workforce Solutions Company based in New York.

In this role, Drew leads the delivery and recruiting working closely with the leadership team to define a model that is efficient at supporting the firm s current needs and is scalable for future growth.

Drew is a seasoned executive with more than 13 years of Services & Recruitment experience. In that time, he has supported numerous Fortune 100/500/1000 organizations across industries by providing global workforce solutions, namely resources and thought leadership for large-scale projects, implementations, and managed services.

Prior to joining Phaxis predecessor firm Park Hudson in 2021, Drew spent three years at engineering technology and talent solutions firm, Collabera, as Director of Sales in North Carolina. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly eight years at Insight Global, most recently as Sales Manager of the Columbus, OH office.

He holds a degree from Central Michigan University in Sales & Marketing.

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