School Occupational Therapist | Whittier, California

Step into a rewarding contract role supporting students as an occupational therapy professional in a collaborative school environment near Whittier, CA. You'll have the unique opportunity to make a real impact while benefiting from a flexible work schedule and a supportive campus team. Services are provided entirely in person at a single site, making your days streamlined and student-focused.

Qualifications & Preferred Experience:

• Licensed and certified Occupational Therapist (OT) with experience in school-based settings.
• Comfortable working with students across grades 2 through post-secondary.
• Familiarity with a range of needs, from mild to moderate/severe.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including another OT and a COTA.
• Strong organizational skills for documentation and preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver occupational therapy services that align with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
• Accurately document all services provided, ensuring compliance and timely record-keeping.
• Engage in regular preparation time (8am-9am) and set aside daily documentation time (2pm-3pm).
• Adapt and tailor therapeutic activities to serve 15 students with varied support needs.
• Communicate and coordinate with classroom staff, directors, and coordinators for seamless service delivery.
• Contribute to a supportive, collaborative campus community.

Schedule & Perks:

• Approximately 18-20 hours per week, with the flexibility to shape your schedule (for example, three 6-hour days or varying as needed).
• Core hours between 8am-3pm, with an hour designated for lunch.
• Start date August 24th through approximately December 14th.
• Supportive team environment and access to mentorship from experienced staff.

If you’re eager to bring your expertise to a dynamic, welcoming educational setting and help students reach their full potential, we encourage you to submit your application today!

Compensation for this position ranges from $43.86 to $63.86. 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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