Occupational Therapist 2026-27 school year

Occupational Therapist (3 positions available)

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education the Occupational Therapist (OT) participates as a member of the educational team and is responsible for conducting appropriate pediatric occupational therapy assessments to determine a students level of function relative to the students age and educational placement in such areas as fine motor development gross motor development sensory-motor integration self-care and self-help activities for daily living. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing assessments reports and IEP goals for students evaluated for special education services and students who may need occupational therapy as a related service necessary to assist students in acquiring physical functional performance skills needed to participate in and benefit from his/her educational program and function independently.

Compensation:
Salary Range: $45.32 - $60.73 (New employees to the District no higher than Step 6 $57.84)
*Based on the 2026-27 Classified Salary Schedule

Qualifications:
Required:
Valid registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or certified with the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Possess and maintain a valid California drivers license

Experience:
StronglyPreferred:
Two years of clinical experience providing occupational therapy services with a primary focus on pediatric clients
Experience working with students with a variety of disabilities and in an educational setting
Strong background in sensory integration therapy and application in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and associated regulatory disorders
Experience working collaboratively with families and public schools

Desired Skills
Ability to use a variety of methods techniques equipment and practices in occupational therapy
Ability to identify and analyze areas of developmental sensory-motor dysfunction
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Knowledge of developmental foundations and neuro developmental implications as related to learning/ behaviors and educational success
Know principles methods and objectives of educationally-based occupational therapy treatment and services
Know skeletal anatomy neuromuscular function and dysfunction kinesiology and occupational therapy modalities
Understanding of child development common disabilities and theory/practice of educationally-based occupational therapy
Know techniques used in the assessment and treatment children with a variety of disabilities
Know educational and development needs of children with specific disabilities especially autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Know special education laws relative to occupational therapy services
Ability to interact effectively with co-workers and parents
Ability to maintain composure in conflict situations
Ability to administer and accept supervisory authority
Possess knowledge about a variety of decision-making processes and able to select appropriate methods in specific problem-solving situations
Strong organizational skills leadership skills analytical skills and communications kills (both oral and written)
Ability to respond to a host of different demands without a loss of productivity
Strong ability to use technology effectively in communication and to deliver professional development

Examples of duties and responsibilities
Administer complete educational related assessments and reassessments including the interpretation of the developmental history classroom or playground observations records review standardized testing and non-standardized testing in areas of suspected disability; Interpret results provide a comprehensive written report present findings and offer appropriate intervention strategies at IEP meetings
Participate effectively in the multidisciplinary IEP team process and work effectively with the instructional team parents and community members and function as a positive contributing member on an educational team
Communicate assessment findings effectively to the IEP team; including educational staff parents students and agency professionals concerned with the students
Coordinate individual goals with the IEP team to ensure that goals are educationally relevant and will contribute to the students progress towards his/her educational goals and to improve the students functional ability
Implement the students IEP by providing occupational therapy services to students and through appropriate training for parents
Provide individual and group therapy sessions to correct specific areas of concern including fine- motor skills and sensory-motor integration dysfunction
Attend IEP meetings and provide progress reports at the designated intervals to parents at designated time periods
Identify evaluate and design adapted equipment to assist students in self-care and academic activities
Maintain a schedule to meet the caseload requirements develop procedures reporting forms and records to manage the program and comply with educational standards
Develop home and community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of students in their natural environments
Conduct training programs for district personnel on the role of occupational therapy as an educational service normal sensory-motor development as related to learning and identification of sensory-motor deficits
Work effectively with students district personnel community representatives interdisciplinary teams and families
Use current best practice clinical skills for working with students with mild to severe physical mental and emotional disabilities
Administer the occupational therapy program as needed interms of budget recommendations
Space and equipment recommendations occupational therapy program development and evaluation
Participate in approved professional growth activities in special education and in pediatric occupational therapy
Possess knowledge of District policies and regulations and adhere to same
Assist in the management of the program interpret and implement rules relating to the program make policy recommendations evaluate results and make determinations relative to effective service delivery
Work confidentially with discretion
Travel among all schools to deliver services
Performs other directly related duties as assigned.

Supervised by: Director of Special Education or Designee
Evaluated by: Director of Special Education or Designee

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