Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Based

Cross Country Education

$120K — $141K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid California OT license
  • Experience in school, pediatric clinic, or classroom settings preferred
  • Ability to provide in-person services
  • Capability to supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments of students including evaluation of their occupational therapy needs
  • Attend and contribute to IEP meetings to discuss student progress
  • Supervise and support up to two COTAs during therapy sessions
  • Provide direct occupational therapy services to a designated caseload of students
  • Travel to assigned school sites with a focus on minimizing commute distances

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay ($58 - $68) with weekly direct deposit
  • $1,000 completion bonus for full-time employees
  • Paid mileage and drive time for inter-school travel
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) retirement plan and life insurance options
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development
  • Accrued sick/vacation time and paid holidays based on role
  • Materials for therapy services and a laptop stipend or company laptop provided
  • Access to a dedicated support team and career growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Los Angeles, CA
$58 - $68 per hour & Completion Bonus | Full & Part Time | School-Year Schedule


Make a lasting impact in the lives of K-12 students as an Occupational Therapist! Cross Country Education is hiring OTs to support schools across Los Angeles. Enjoy autonomy in your role, while being part of a collaborative special education team. Enjoy a school year schedule with summers and school breaks off.

What You'll Do:
  • Conduct student assessments and attend IEP meetings
  • Supervise and support up to two Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)
  • Provide direct services to a small caseload of students, as needed
  • Travel to assigned school sites - We aim to minimize travel by assigning you to nearby school sites whenever we can

Why Join Us:
  • Competitive pay ($58 - $68 per hour) with weekly direct deposit
  • $1,000 completion bonus for full-time employees
  • Paid mileage and drive time for travel between school sites
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs (based on role and hours)
  • Accrued sick/vacation time and paid holidays (based on role and hours)
  • Materials for services and/or assessments provided
  • Laptop stipend or company provided laptop
  • Dedicated team to support you
  • Career growth with individual coaching

What We're Looking For:
  • Valid California OT license
  • Any experience in school, pediatric clinic, or classroom settings
  • Ability to provide in-person services and supervise COTAs


If you're passionate about helping students succeed and want a schedule that aligns with the academic year, apply today!

Know someone who could be a great fit for one of our many roles? We offer referral bonuses of up to $2,000, depending on the position, even if you are not on our team.

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