Occupational Therapist School Setting in Carlsbad, CA

Sunbelt Staffing; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing assistance

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing seeks a school-based Occupational Therapist for a full-time contract near Carlsbad, CA. You will provide direct OT services across elementary to high school, starting with an elementary caseload and expanding to middle and high schools as needed.

The role offers a flexible, varied school environment and collaboration with teachers, families, and staff. Applicants must hold a California OT license and have strong IEP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist with CA license.
• Experience in school settings preferred; familiarity with IEP processes beneficial.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff and families.
• Creative, adaptable, and able to work with diverse student populations across grades.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct OT services to students in line with IEPs and school requirements.
• Conduct assessments, develop interventions, monitor progress.
• Collaborate with educators, support staff, and families to address student goals.
• Travel between school sites and participate in district onboarding and fingerprint clearance.
• Assist with documentation and timelines to support student needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Documentation management

Education

California OT license

Job description

Step into a dynamic school-based Occupational Therapy opportunity with a full-time contract role serving a supportive education community near Carlsbad, CA. This assignment offers the chance to collaborate closely with students from elementary through high school, as you begin by supporting an elementary caseload and transition to middle and high school sites during a colleagues leave. Enjoy a varied work environment, a flexible role across schools, and the satisfaction of empowering students to reach their potential.

Essential Qualifications:

• Hold a valid Occupational Therapy license in California
• Prior experience in a school setting preferred, with a strong understanding of IEP processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to liaise with both staff and families
• Creative, adaptable, and eager to work with diverse student populations across multiple grade levels
• Ability to manage documentation and timelines to support student needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct OT services to students in accordance with their IEP and educational requirements
• Complete assessments, develop intervention strategies, and monitor student progress
• Collaborate with educators, support staff, and families to address student needs and goals
• Contribute to a team-oriented approach while traveling to different school sites as needed
• Participate in occasional training and fulfill all district onboarding requirements, including fingerprint clearance

Why youll love this role:

• Experience working with a variety of age groups and support a broad range of student needs
• Guidance and supervision are provided through the district
• Opportunity to build skills in a collaborative, diverse, and positive school environment
• Quick interview process and fast decision timeline allow you to get started as soon as possible

Compensation for this position ranges from $38.00 to $70.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.