Occupational Therapist School Setting in Fullerton, CA

ProCare Therapy; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 53,726 - 95,054; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidental

Job summary

ProCare Therapy is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to support elementary students in a Fullerton-area school. This full-time role emphasizes hands-on therapy, collaboration with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to foster student growth and classroom participation.

You will assess, plan, and deliver services, participate in IEPs, and monitor progress toward individualized goals. Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills are essential, along with a

Qualifications

• Valid California OT license required.
• Minimum of 2 years in school-based OT.
• Strong knowledge of elementary student development.
• Experience with evaluations, IEP participation, and tailored treatment plans.
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and families.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct OT services to elementary students in group and individual settings.
• Collaborate to develop and implement IEPs.
• Conduct assessments and monitor progress toward goals.
• Support students in developing fine motor, sensory processing, and adaptive skills.
• Maintain thorough documentation and contribute to progress reporting.
• Recommend classroom modifications or accommodations.

Skills

Assessments

IEP participation

Collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

California OT license

Job description

Step into a rewarding role where youll empower elementary students to reach their highest potential. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a passionate Occupational Therapist eager to make a difference in a supportive, collaborative school environment. You will work closely with educators, families, and students, leveraging your expertise to assess, plan, and deliver effective therapy services that enable success in and out of the classroom.

Desired Experience:

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in California
• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience working as a school-based OT
• Strong understanding of elementary student development and educational needs
• Proficient in evaluations, IEP participation, and development of tailored treatment plans
• Comfortable collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and families
• Effective communication, documentation, and organizational skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to elementary-aged students in group and individual settings
• Collaborate with educators, administrators, and related service providers to develop and implement individualized educational plans (IEPs)
• Conduct assessments and monitor progress toward therapy and educational goals
• Support students in developing fine motor, sensory processing, and adaptive skills for classroom participation
• Maintain thorough, timely documentation and contribute to progress reporting
• Offer strategies and recommendations for classroom modifications or accommodations

Why choose this opportunity?

• Full-time, consistent hours in a contract position
• Impactful work within a caring and dynamic school community
• Opportunities to collaborate and learn alongside educational professionals
• Immersive caseload focused on elementary students with diverse needs

Bring your passion and expertise to a setting where your skills will be highly valued and your impact deeply felt.

Compensation for this position ranges from $38.86 to $68.86. 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.