Occupational Therapist School Setting - San Bernardino, CA
Job Description
Step into a rewarding contract opportunity supporting students across a diverse K-12 population near San Bernardino, CA. This role is ideal for an Occupational Therapist with a passion for fostering student independence and functional skills in a school-based environment. Multiple openings are available: two full-time school-year assignments and one full-time maternity leave coverage projected from August through March.
Your expertise will be pivotal in providing assessments, consultations, and direct services for a wide variety of needs, including students ages 3-22 with mild to severe and multiple disabilities. These itinerant roles offer autonomy and require self-motivation, as you'll independently craft your own schedule to meet the dynamic needs of the district.
Key Qualifications:
- Active California Occupational Therapy license (required)
- Recent California school-based OT experience (required)
- Proficiency with BOT-3 and Peabody developmental assessments
- Strong analytical skills to use data effectively in service recommendations and parental communication
- Ability to manage fluctuating caseloads without a cap on assessment numbers
- Comfortable working with minimal on-site district support
- Spanish bilingual skills are highly valued, though not required
Responsibilities:
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and reassessments for students ages 3–22
- Develop and implement individualized intervention plans based on assessment data and student goals
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support IEP development and implementation
- Provide consultation and training to staff and parents
- Maintain precise documentation and progress reports according to legal and district standards
- Travel between school sites as needed for effective service delivery
Take the next step in your OT career and make an impact with flexible, field-based work in a supportive school environment. If you excel in independent, ever-evolving settings and enjoy building meaningful connections with students of all abilities, we invite you to apply today!
Compensation for this position ranges from $38.86 to $68.86. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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