Occupational Therapist OT

LEARN Behavioral

$70K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
  • Valid California occupational therapy license
  • Previous experience in a school-based setting preferred
  • Strong collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams
  • Familiarity with IEP processes and special education frameworks
  • Knowledge of assistive technology and universal design for learning (UDL)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of students' functional abilities
  • Develop and implement OT intervention plans aligned with IEP goals
  • Collaborate with teachers to integrate OT strategies into lessons
  • Adapt learning environments to improve student participation
  • Document assessments and interventions accurately
  • Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development
  • Support early intervening services and multi-tiered systems of support

Benefits

  • Clinical Manager support
  • Flexible full-time or part-time options
  • Comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Professional development allowance
  • Licensure and professional association dues reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance and referral bonuses
Full Job Description
Overview

Now Interviewing Onsite Occupational Therapists for the 2026-2027 School Year in Vallejo, CA! 

  • Clinical Manager support
  • Full-time or Part-time  
  • Competitive Compensation ~ W2 Hourly, Rate DOE, direct and indirect compensation, guaranteed hours 
  • Benefit packages that include different plan options that work for you and your family, which includes medical/dental/vision
  • 401K
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday Pay 
  • Professional development allowance, licensure and professional association dues reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance! Referral Bonuses!
Responsibilities

Why join: 

As a School-Based Occupational Therapist at LEARN Academy, you play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of comprehensive special education services to children with special needs. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, you implement evidence-based interventions that promote students' participation and success in their educational environment.

 

You will work across school settings alongside teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers to deliver high-quality support. Responsibilities include evaluating student needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, and monitoring progress toward IEP goals.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess students' functional abilities in areas such as fine motor skills, sensory processing, and activities of daily living.
  • Develop and implement occupational therapy intervention plans that align with students' IEP goals and educational needs.
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate occupational therapy strategies into the educational curriculum and provide consultative services.
  • Adapt learning environments and materials to enhance student participation and independence in educational activities.
  • Contribute to the IEP process by providing insights on student progress and recommending appropriate interventions.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student assessments, interventions, and progress.
  • Participate in team meetings and professional development activities to stay current with best practices in school-based occupational therapy.
  • Support early intervening services and participate in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) or response to intervention (RTI) initiatives.
  • Provide expertise in assistive technology and universal design for learning (UDL) strategies to support student access to the curriculum.
  • Collaborate with the special education team to ensure occupational therapy services align with the least restrictive environment (LRE) principle.
  • Mentor and/or supervise assistants or students in the occupational therapy community.
  • Provide trainings to instructional and related service staff.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to the needs of the organization.  

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

  • Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
  • Maintain California license

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