Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 2026-27 school year

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Occupational Therapist
• Date Posted: 3/20/2026
• Location:
  
  All sites
• Date Available:
  
  08/12/2026

Occupational Therapist (3 positions available)

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 student's level of function relative to the student's 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.

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

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 driver's license

Strongly Preferred:

• 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

• 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

• 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,…