Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - School Based | Mundelein, IL AB Staffing Solutions Full-Time | 2026-2027 School Year If you're a COTA who enjoys working with students but wants more than just bouncing from treatment to treatment all day, this one is worth a look. AB Staffing Solutions is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time school-based position in Mundelein, Illinois for the 2026-2027 school year. You'll work with K-12 students as part of an established educational team, supporting occupational therapy goals that help students become more independent and successful throughout their school day.

Assignment Details Position:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Setting:

School-Based Location:

Mundelein, IL Grades:

K-12

Caseload:

Approximately 30-40 students

Schedule:

Monday-Friday School Day:

8:00 AM-3:30

PM Hours:

7.5 hours/day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch

Start:

ASAP Contract:

2026-2027

School Year Pay:

Up to $45/hour (Based on experience) Up to $1,687.30/Weekly (Based on experience) What You'll Do As a school-based COTA, you'll work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist while providing hands-on support to students with a variety of educational and functional needs.

Responsibilities may include:

Providing direct occupational therapy services according to established treatment plans Supporting fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory, self-care, and functional school skills Implementing interventions developed by the supervising OT Monitoring and documenting student progress Collaborating with OTs, teachers, special education staff, and other members of the educational team Supporting student goals within classroom and school environments Maintaining accurate and timely documentation Participating in team communication regarding student progress and needs What We're Looking For Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Active or eligible Illinois

IDFPR COTA

license School-based or pediatric experience preferred Strong communication and collaboration skills Comfortable working with K-12 students Dependable, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary school team Why AB Staffing? For more than 20 years, AB Staffing Solutions has connected healthcare and education professionals with opportunities across the country.

Our clinicians receive:

Competitive W-2 compensation Weekly pay Dedicated recruiter support Credentialing assistance Professional support throughout the assignment Access to opportunities nationwide

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$1,575.00 - $1,687.30 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Experience:

School-based or pediatric: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Active or eligible Illinois

IDFPR COTA

license (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Mundelein, IL 60060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person