Occupational Therapist Pool 26-27 School Year

The Santa Rita Union School District (SRUSD) located in the heart of the Salinas Valley of Monterey County and is comprised of approximately 3600 students from Pre-School through Eighth Grade. We are located in the heart of Steinbeck Country a region best known for its exceptional air quality and mild central coast climate and the hometown of Nobel Prize winning recipient John Steinbeck. Made up of four elementary schools and two middle schools and a state preschool all located within a five mile radius of each other our district is characterized by rich cultural and linguistic diversity and a home town feel evidenced by a warm welcoming and caring community. The Santa Rita Union School District develops the minds and hearts of its students inspiring our community to be the place where we all learn and grow.

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education and Student Services the Occupational Therapist administers occupational therapy assessments to determine a students level of functioning relative to their age and educational placement in areas such as fine/gross motor skill development sensory-motor integration self-care and the activities of daily living. The Occupational Therapist serves as a member of an integrative team to provide assessment services and direct treatment to students with disabling conditions and provides consultation to educators and parents.