School Occupational Therapist | Shingle Springs, California

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a dynamic contract opportunity supporting students’ growth and independence as an Occupational Therapist or experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in a school-based environment near Shingle Springs, CA. This full-time, full school year role focuses on students with a broad range of mild to severe needs, providing both challenge and meaningful reward as you make a lasting impact on young lives.

As part of an itinerant team, you’ll travel between educational sites, delivering direct in-person services. While we welcome skilled COTAs, you’ll need previous school-based experience, and we ensure that virtual OT supervision is provided for you. Please note all services are strictly in-person—teletherapy and Voco options are not available for this role.

What we’re looking for:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• COTAs should have recent, relevant school-based experience
• Strong understanding of IEP-driven service delivery, documentation, and compliance
• Ability to provide interventions for students presenting with mild to severe physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges
• Adaptable personality ready to serve multiple sites (itinerant schedule)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with educators, families, and IEP teams
• Enthusiasm for making a positive difference within school communities

Your impact:

• Deliver engaging, effective occupational therapy interventions to help students access their education
• Develop and implement therapy plans tailored to individual student goals
• Support IEP development and maintenance through accurate documentation and progress monitoring
• Consult regularly with educational teams to maximize student outcomes

Enjoy the satisfaction of guiding students toward greater confidence and capability, all within a supportive school environment.

Seize this opportunity to be a vital part of students’ educational journeys—apply now to make a difference where it matters most!

Compensation for this position ranges from $43.86 to $63.86. 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.

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