Occupational Therapist (OT) – School Setting | Up to $57/hr

Covelo Group; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Paid weekly

Job summary

Covelo Group is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist in San Marcos, CA. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends, and compensation up to $57 per hour, paid weekly.

You will provide OT services under each student’s IEP, assess motor and sensory skills, and collaborate with teachers and families across multiple school sites. Active CA OT license and NBCOT, Master’s degree in OT, and experience with school-aged children preferred; benefits include medical,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active California OT license and NBCOT certification.
• Experience with school-aged children preferred.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Reliability and commitment to helping students succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services based on each student’s IEP.
• Assess motor, sensory, and functional skills.
• Develop individualized OT interventions to support learning and independence.
• Track progress and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and other school professionals.
• Supervise COTAs and assist across multiple school sites as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Reliability

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – School Setting | Up to $57/hr

Opportunity Details

Job Type Occupational Therapist (OT) – School Setting | Up to $57/hr

Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based Schedule | San Marcos, CA
Up to $57/hr | Monday–Friday | School-Based Schedule | No weekends

Work with K–12 students as a School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) in San Marcos, CA. This full-time opportunity offers consistent weekday hours, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a measurable difference in student development.

Why You Should Apply

• Up to $57/hr , paid weekly
• Monday–Friday schedule, no nights or weekends
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more) starting the first of the month after 30 days
• Long-term stability with potential for renewal each school year
• Collaborative and supportive school-based team environment

What You’ll Do

• Provide occupational therapy services based on each student’s IEP
• Assess motor, sensory, and functional skills
• Develop individualized OT interventions to support learning and independence
• Track progress and maintain documentation
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and other school professionals
• Supervise COTAs and assist across multiple school sites as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Active California OT license and NBCOT certification
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Reliability and commitment to helping students succeed

*This pay range represents Covelo Group's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered will be dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local ordinances. Covelo Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.