Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - High Tech High - San Marcos

Ampersand Therapy

• $83K — $93K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Occupational Therapy License required
  • DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Preferred: One year of experience in speech therapy
  • Preferred: Department of Education certification
  • Preferred: Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs

Responsibilities

  • Support direct intervention for fine motor, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor functions
  • Collaborate with the team for goal development and scheduling
  • Consult with the supervising OT to maximize skill generalization
  • Assist with identifying and training on assistive and adaptive equipment
  • Maintain thorough and timely records of student progress
  • Encourage scheduling time off during school breaks to minimize disruption

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a focus on work-life balance
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative school environment
  • Encouragement for retirees to apply
  • Supportive team structure with multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Potential for professional development through consultation and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - High Tech High - San Marcos

Pay Range:

Based On Experience

Job Description:

40 - 45/Hr | Full -Time | San Marcos, CA | School-Based | [redacted] school year| Retirees encouraged to apply|

About the Role: Provide Occupational Therapy services to students in K-12 school settings. Deliver direct therapy to help students improve communication skills and access their education. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes.

What You'll Do:
  • Treatment Planning: Support direct intervention for fine motor, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor functions. Collaborate with the team for goal development, scheduling, classroom accommodations, and therapeutic activities.
  • Consultation & Instruction: Consult with the supervising OT and team members to maximize skill generalization and accommodations across educational environments. Assist with identifying, distributing, and training on assistive and adaptive equipment and technologies.
  • Data Collection & Documentation: Maintain thorough and timely records of student progress, including therapy notes, billing, accommodations, and supervision logs.
  • Time Off Management for Full-Time School Employees: Employees are encouraged to schedule their time off during school breaks. Time off requests will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure minimal disruption to normal operations.


What We're Looking For:

Must Have:
  • Occupational Therapy License.
  • DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred:
  • One year of experience in speech therapy
  • Department of Education certification
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs
  • Experience with school-based caseload management


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