Occupational Therapist: Sign-On Bonus for K-12 Special Ed

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

Job summary

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs in Vallejo, CA, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct therapy to students in grades K-12 within a dynamic special education team. The role involves developing and implementing IEP goals, conducting assessments, and contributing to educational planning.

Starting salary ranges from $95,000 to $120,000 per year based on experience, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in providing occupational therapy services to children, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.

Responsibilities

• Implementing student-specific occupational therapy services as outlined in each 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, 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.

Skills

IEP experience

Data reporting

Communication with families

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis management communication

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

OT license or in process

Crisis management training certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Assistive Technology

Job description

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs in Vallejo, CA, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct therapy to students in grades K-12 within a dynamic special education team. The role involves developing and implementing IEP goals, conducting assessments, and contributing to educational planning.

Starting salary ranges from $95,000 to $120,000 per year based on experience, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus.