Occupational Therapist

About the Employer

Thank you for your interest in employment with San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD). Located in North Coastal San Diego County, SDUHSD is comprised of middle and high schools. We offer a wealth of academic and extracurricular opportunities in which our students can engage and excel. Our success as a school district is due to the dedication of our educators and support staff. We invite candidates with a commitment to service to explore employment opportunities in our schools, offices, and facilities.

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist is part of a multi-disciplinary team who assess students with physical, mental, developmental and/or emotional disabilities to determine current levels of motor development and/or cognitive functioning; develop recommendations and a plan that addresses the identified needs; identify and address families' concerns regarding students' development; and assist other staff in implementing activities and/or techniques that address the identified student needs. Candidates must be able to travel to District school sites.


Requirements / Qualifications

• Certificate Copy (NBCOT or AOTCB Certification)
• Other (Copy of California Occupational Therapist license or letter stating ability to obtain license within 60 days of employment )

Comments and Other Information

SB 848 COMPLIANCE - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026


Effective January 1, 2026, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44051(a)(1), any applicant for a non-teaching position must disclose a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school and diagnostic center operated by the department of education, and private school that the applicant has previously been an employee of, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles. Failure to provide this information may be considered an act of dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions.


The competitive basis for this recruitment is established as dual certification.


Examination process: Completed applications will be formally evaluated for minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications then complete a Qualifications Appraisal Interview (scored interview), weight: 100%.


Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. To request an accommodation in the examination process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. If you need assistance completing an application, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.


Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations ("entrance" is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District). A copy of your DD214 must be submtted at time of application.


Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance.


The probationary period for a new or promotional employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer.


The San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, 710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA, 92024; View phone number on click.appcast.io