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Job Description
Occupational Therapist (FullTime)
About The Helix School
The Helix School serves students ages 5 to 22 living throughout the Bay Area who have mild to moderate autism. The schools model and mission are based on providing an education that both nurtures and develops students capabilities through an evidencebased integrated curriculum tailored to support a childs developmental level sensory processing differences and emotional regulatory needs. The talented staff consists of educators occupational speech and behavioral therapists and mental health professionals.
Our priorities are to respect appreciate and encourage each childs strengths while providing an environment through which people with ASD may achieve their highest potentialespecially in the areas of developing a strong sense of self cultivating a sense of community and connection and building independence adaptability and resiliency. For more information please visit:
Position Overview
The Occupational Therapist (OT) will work as an integral member of our interdisciplinary team providing direct therapy services to students and collaborating with teachers and specialists to support student success. The OT will assess and develop treatment plans deliver services as outlined in students IEPs contribute to team meetings and provide consultation to staff and families. This fulltime position reports to the Clinical Director. The OT may also oversee a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and supervise OT fieldwork students from local universities.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct therapy services to students (approximately 70% of time)
- Conduct assessments and write reports in accordance with IEP timelines
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and sensory diets
- Write Present Levels goals and progress reports for IEPs
- Provide consultation and collaboration with teachers aides and specialists
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and student planning
- Support classroom teams with implementation of motor and sensory strategies
- Contribute to staff training and parent education as needed
- Maintain clear and timely documentation
- Supervise and provide direction to a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Supervise Level I/II occupational therapy fieldwork students as needed
Qualifications
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) in California
- 35 years of experience working with autistic students (preferred)
- Schoolbased experience strongly preferred
- Strong collaborative skills and comfort working on an interdisciplinary team
- Familiarity with sensory integration assistive technology and schoolbased documentation
- Passion for supporting neurodivergent learners
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: Up to $95000 commensurate with experience
- 32 paid holidays during the academic year (midAugust to midJuly)
- MidJuly to midAugust fully paid time off
- 5 paid sick days
- Health dental and vision insurance (currently 50% employerpaid with a goal of 100% employerpaid in the 202526 school year)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Employerpaid longterm disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Support for continuing education and credential maintenance
Why Join Helix
We know that highly experienced clinicians are in demandand often earn more in clinical or hospital settings. While our current salary cap is $95000 we offer something unique:
- A supportive missiondriven team
- A manageable caseload that allows you to build real relationships
- A deeply collaborative model that integrates therapy into the daily rhythm of school
- Significant paid time off including 32 paid holidays in addition to a full month off in summer
- A chance to help shape a school where neurodivergence is celebrated
If youre passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic students and value balance joy and deep connectionHelix might be the place for you.
The Helix School is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Employment Type
Full-Time
