Occupational Therapist (OT) → $2,000 Annual Education Stipend

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs; California (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual education stipend

Job summary

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its Special Education team serving students in grades K-12. The OT will implement services, assess developmental progress, and contribute to individualized education plans in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and school staff, ongoing progress documentation, and participation in IEP meetings to support students' functional independence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in occupational therapy.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a state OT credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain crisis management training certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct OT services to K-12 students per IEPs.
• Conduct assessments and develop or adjust IEP goals.
• Communicate evaluation results and recommendations to families and staff.
• Develop educationally relevant therapy goals integrated into student programs.
• Reassess progress and modify objectives as needed.
• Document progress in district-approved formats and attend required meetings.

Skills

Licensed OT

Communication with families

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Starting Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 /year based on experience PLUS $2,000 Annual Education Stipend!

Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you have a proactive mindset and thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where meaningful outcomes and functional independence are at the heart of everything you do — We Should Talk!

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct therapy to students in Grades K-12 with special needs including but not limited to development, implementation and maintenance of designated instructional programs, conducting regular assessments, and developing or adjusting individualized education plan (IEP) goals as needed.

Responsibilities Include:

• Implementing student-specific occupational therapy services as outlined in each Individualized Education Program (IEP), including adherence to frequency, duration, and service location requirements.
• Completing comprehensive assessment reports within state- and district-mandated timelines to support data-driven educational planning.
• Communicating evaluation results and individualized therapy recommendations to families, educational staff, students (as appropriate), and related agencies, with appropriate consent from the student’s legal guardian.
• Planning and developing targeted therapeutic goals that are educationally relevant and seamlessly integrated into each student’s academic program.
• Conducting ongoing reassessments and modifying therapy objectives based on evolving student needs and progress toward educational outcomes.
• Monitoring the fidelity of therapy implementation and collaborating with and training educators, paraprofessionals, and other support staff involved in occupational therapy interventions.
• Documenting student progress through timely and accurate reporting in alignment with district standards and program guidelines.
• Participating in IEP meetings to share data-informed insights, progress updates, and goal recommendations to support individualized planning.
• Creating a supportive, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment tailored to each student’s sensory, physical, and cognitive needs.
• Evaluating progress toward therapy goals and determining when students are ready to transition from or discontinue occupational therapy services.
• Facilitating professional development sessions and in-service trainings to enhance the capacity of occupational therapy staff and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participating in training school personnel on the effective use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment, while maintaining proper documentation of use and outcomes.
• Attending and actively engaging in all required team meetings, trainings, and professional collaboration forums.
• Performing additional duties as assigned, contributing positively to the overall success of the student services team.

Qualifications Required:

• Master's degree or higher in occupational therapy or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a state occupational therapy (OT) credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.