Fine Motor Skills Occupational Therapist School Setting - Escondido, CA

Soliant; Escondido (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Soliant is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support middle and high school students in Escondido, CA. This full-time contract role offers a weekday schedule, on-site assessments, and teletherapy options to reach diverse learners.

You will collaborate with teachers and families, develop individualized IEP-aligned goals, and monitor progress across campuses. California OT licensure is required, with school-based experience preferred and teletherapy capability considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid California Occupational Therapist license.
• Experience in school-based settings strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of IEP processes and progress documentation.
• Teletherapy capabilities considered a plus.
• Ability to strengthen fine motor, daily living, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative work with teachers, families and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop goal-driven treatment plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Deliver one-on-one and group occupational therapy sessions on-site and via teletherapy as required.
• Monitor and document progress, participating in IEP meetings and progress review sessions.
• Train and consult with school staff and parents to maximize student achievement and functional abilities.
• Address student challenges in motor skills, self-care, and classroom participation.

Skills

School-based experience

IEP processes knowledge

Teletherapy proficiency

Fine motor skills

Collaborative approach

Education

California OT License

Job description

Step into an engaging opportunity supporting students as a contract Occupational Therapist in the Escondido, CA area. Work full-time, Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, across a middle school and two high school campuses. This important role offers the chance to make a lasting difference by fostering student development, independence, and success.

As a valued team member, you’ll work with a diverse population of students, leveraging your expertise across various OT settings—including school-based, home health, healthcare, and teletherapy. Your focus on fine motor skills and individualized intervention plans will support students in reaching their educational and developmental goals.

Key Qualifications

• Valid California Occupational Therapist license
• Experience in school-based settings strongly preferred
• Skilled in delivering OT services within educational environments, with knowledge of IEP processes
• Proficiency in providing teletherapy OT services a plus
• Expertise in strengthening fine motor, daily living, and organizational skills
• Collaborative approach with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop goal-driven treatment plans tailored to individual student needs
• Deliver one-on-one and group occupational therapy sessions on-site and via teletherapy as required
• Monitor and document progress, participating in IEP meetings and progress review sessions
• Train and consult with school staff and parents to maximize student achievement and functional abilities
• Address student challenges in motor skills, self-care, and classroom participation

This full-time contract role offers competitive pay between $50-62 per hour, with a consistent weekday schedule, providing work-life balance and the opportunity to positively impact students’ lives in Escondido.