School-Based Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Isaac School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Isaac School District is seeking an Occupational Therapist to screen, evaluate and provide therapy for students across the district for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves collaboration with Child Study Teams, evaluating motor, sensory and self-help skills, and contributing to IEP goals.

The therapist will document activities, participate in trainings, and help provide adaptive equipment as needed. Requires Bachelor’s or Master’s in OT and licensure preferred; open until filled.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of occupational therapy policies, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy activities specific to children.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations as they apply to occupational therapy in educational institutions.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures.
• Knowledge of office equipment and computer software applications.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates students’ physical, perceptual motor, and sensorimotor developmental and self-help functioning skills.
• Serves on the Child Study Team and Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team to assist in determining student eligibility and need for services.
• Communicates results of evaluations and reports of occupational therapy services to staff, parents, students and others.
• Uses standardized tests and customized measures and observation to evaluate students in areas of motor coordination, self-care, muscle strength, range of motion, reflexes and need for adaptive devices and sensory-perception skills.
• Collaborates with teachers and parents in preparation and implementation of Individualized Education Plan goals and objectives.
• Provides documentation of daily therapeutic activities, data collection, evaluations and other activities.
• Fabricates and orders adaptive therapeutic equipment.
• Provides in-service training to district personnel, teachers and parents.
• Completes and tracks goals for each student.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Screening & evaluation

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Confidentiality

Collaboration with teachers/parents

Adaptability in pediatric therapy

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Isaac School District is seeking an Occupational Therapist to screen, evaluate and provide therapy for students across the district for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves collaboration with Child Study Teams, evaluating motor, sensory and self-help skills, and contributing to IEP goals.

The therapist will document activities, participate in trainings, and help provide adaptive equipment as needed. Requires Bachelor’s or Master’s in OT and licensure preferred; open until filled.