Occupational Therapist

Salary: $8,678.00 - $11,430.00 Monthly
Location : 019 - Special Youth Services, 501 Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-64OT-DM
Department: Education
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


The Position


Health Benefits: 100% employer contribution towards employee and family premiums
District: Award-winning schools
Community: World-famous attractions
BASIC FUNCTION

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Youth Services, provides students with occupational therapy assessments and services; provides assessment, consultation to District staff and parents in identifying students for occupational therapy intervention and provides services according to Individualized Education Plans (IEP); assists in program development to incorporate occupational therapy strategies into classrooms; provides in-service training to District staff; and performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education, training and/or experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge's and abilities, may be considered.

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Therapy; Valid license as an Occupational Therapist with the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT);

EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience providing occupational therapy services with specialized knowledge in the difference between educational models of occupational therapy vs. medical models, preferably with specialized expertise in appropriate Occupational Therapy services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder; and any other related training and/or experience which demonstrates the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid license as an Occupational Therapist with the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT); Current and valid certificate of registration in occupational therapy issued by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy.


License and Automobile Requirement: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.

Insurance Requirement: Evidence of adequate insurance for a motor vehicle which meets or exceeds the California legal liability insurance requirement and continue to maintain insurability.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Intellectual, sensory, behavioral and physical development of children and young adults;

Accepted treatment procedures designed to maintain or improve a student's motor functions and to achieve greater independence in performing life skills;

Fundamental principles and accepted trends in the field of school occupational therapy;

Current methods, techniques, and practices in occupational therapy;

Techniques used in the assessment and treatment of students with disabilities;

Educational and developmental needs of young children with specific disabilities;

Theory of mental and physical rehabilitation underlying the practices of occupational therapy;

Treatment modalities and theory for the pediatric population;

Principles, methods, techniques and equipment used in occupational therapy;

General nature and causes of physical, mental, and emotional disabilities;

Record keeping and report preparation techniques;

Technical aspects of field of specialty;

Special education laws and procedures, including development of IEPs

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;

Interpersonal skills using tack, patience and courtesy;

Health and safety regulations;

First aid techniques.

ABILITY TO:

Make accurate assessments of the developmental status and educational needs of students;

Effectively communicate occupational therapy treatment techniques and goals to parents, teachers and other program staff;

Assess individual needs, establish realistic and appropriate goals and objectives, and design and implement a program for each student;

Communicate effectively orally and in writing sufficient to express ideas, thoughts and instructions clearly to students, special educators, community members, parents and administrators;

Work independently;

Establish general schedules;

Apply a variety of current methods, techniques and practices in occupational therapy including assistive technology;

Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and with parents;

Properly use materials, supplies, and equipment employed in performing services as an occupational therapist;

Understand physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth patterns of students;

Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students;

Maintain records and prepare reports related to assigned students and activities;

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information;

Interpret, apply and explain laws, rules and regulations related to assigned program activities;

Demonstrate confidence, tact, and the use of good judgment;

Plan and organize work;

Meet schedules and timelines;

Travel to sites/locations throughout the District.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees in this classification speak clearly, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted and over 50 lbs. with assistance, hear normal voice conversation, maintain balance, have rapid mental/muscular coordination, walk, kneel or stand for extended periods of time, have depth perception, stoop/bend, sit, carry, repeated bending, see small details, push, reach over head, pull, use a computer.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this classification work primarily indoors, in direct contact with students, the public and other district staff, exposed to minor contagious illnesses (colds, flu, etc.), exposed to severe contagious illnesses/disease (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.), without guidance from supervisor; some assignments may require constant attention to protecting physical safety in a classroom where pupils, because of the nature and severity of their disabilities are accident prone, or because of assaultive or self-abusive tendencies could cause serious injury to themselves or others.

Examples of Duties


Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential duties of the job.


GENERAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Conducts assessments of students to determine eligibility for occupational therapy; evaluates and provides occupational therapy services to students with special education eligibilities; reviews reports from health care providers requesting occupational therapy and coordinates occupational therapy services with students' health care providers; develops and re-evaluates students' individual occupational therapy plans on a regular basis; provides occupational therapy services according to Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and intervention plans developed for individual students; attends IEP meetings as necessary and maintains progress notes on student records; maintains a safe and orderly treatment area; assesses students physical abilities in an educational environment by gathering data in such areas as oral motor skills, sensory integration, motor planning, developmental function, self care, fine motor function, work behavior, endurance and postural tone; monitor student progress; assists with the development of therapy services such as adapting school and classroom environment and learning materials to improve student functioning and facilitate access to curricular and instructional activities; monitors the use of adaptive equipment; identifies and documents student abilities and educational, developmental, and functional needs with the IEP team; assists with the development of student transition plans, programs, and goals; recommends, designs, creates, and assists in the procurement of adaptive equipment; prepares detailed records and reports concerning student progress and daily activities collaborates with parents regarding plans for occupational therapy services, including planning for therapy in the least restrictive environment; provides assistance to program staff as part of case management through consultation, training, and individual and group activities; clarifies occupational therapy goals, objectives, and services; informs students and families about Medi-Cal services, how to access and use the systems, and links potentially eligible families and students to the Medi-Cal system for eligibility and to arrange services; performs administrative tasks and activities related to the CEA medical and the MAA claiming process.

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary proves examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

Recruitment Information


CERTIFICATION TYPE: Open - Anyone can apply.

RECRUITMENT TYPE: Open Qualified candidates, or Eligibles, who pass all testing stages will be placed on one eligibility list. The top 3 ranks of Eligibles will be certified for a hiring interview.

APPLICATION PROCESS
All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified.
Note: You will eventually be disqualified in the recruitment process if you fail to disclose relevant information regarding your conviction history. It is the disclosure of the conviction that is most important in many cases.

SCREENING PROCESS
The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, documentation/certification screening, and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.

EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination may consist of any combination of a(n): training and experience (T&E) evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on/performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on an eligibility list.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION
Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than two (2) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.

EXAM PROTESTS
Protest of any part of the exam process must be in writing and submitted to the Personnel Director no later than five (5) working days from the date you participated in the exam. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and shall include supporting documentation or references. Protests must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. Protests should NOT be based on receiving unexpected results. We cannot be responsible for lost mail, misdirected mail, or failure of mail to be delivered after it has been entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who are successful in all screening and testing stages will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after six (6) months or one (1) year. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one year or expire sooner than one year. Eligibility lists may be merged, in which case candidate ranks may change.

SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates on the eligibility list will be called in rank order to participate in final selection interviews with the hiring manager until three ranks of candidates have accepted the invitation to interview. Ranks may include ties so more than three candidates may be called to interview for one vacancy. Please note that candidates will be removed from the eligibility list for declining the invitation to interview more than three (3) times.

OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT
Official offers of employment are ONLY made by the Anaheim Union High School District Human Resources, Classified Office. Offers are subject to satisfactory completion of ALL the pre-employment processing including: successful completion of a physical examination, tuberculosis examination, fingerprint clearance by the California Department of Justice, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT
All new regular classified employees shall be paid in accordance with the salary range established for the class to which assigned. Initial placement will normally be the first step of the salary range. However, a new employee may receive advanced step placement with an approval from Human Resources. Requests for advanced step must be submitted in writing to the Human Resources office before the employee's first day of work. Approval will be based on the following criteria:
A) Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class.
B) Additional education at the college level when related to the position, beyond the established educational requirements for entry into the class.
C) Evidence of currently receiving a salary greater than the first step of the salary for the classification.

BENEFITS
Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees:
-Leaves: Sick leave, holidays, bereavement and emergency leaves.
-Retirement: Classified employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employee contribution is 7% of gross earnings.
Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees working 20 hours or more per week:
-Insurance: The District provides medical, dental, vision care, behavioral health and life insurance for the employees and their dependents.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISTRICT
The Anaheim Union High School District prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

Complaints alleging noncompliance with the District's policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to:

504 Coordinator: Adela Cruz, Contact for Disability Discrimination Concerns
• Location: 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801
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Title IX Coordinator (Employees): Amie Maya, Director, Human Resources
• Location: 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801
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Title II Coordinator: Melanie Thomasson, Contact for Ensuring Equal Opportunity
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The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions of this bulletin may be modified or revoked, and the job description may be changed at any time without notice.

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Anaheim Union High School District offers an extensive benefits package including 23 vacation days, 14 holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT : All statements made in your responses must be true and complete. Your responses to the following questions may be used as a selection tool to determine whether or not you possess the initial or best combination of qualifications required for this position. Referring to your application or resume will NOT qualify as a response to any question, so make sure to answer each question thoroughly.Any misstatements of material facts may subject you to disqualification from further competition at any time during the application/examination process or, if hired, immediate termination. All information provided is subject to verification of its accuracy.Note: Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed online application. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered.

• I have read, understand, and agree with this passage.

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Minimum Education Do you possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Therapy?

• Yes
• No

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Minimum Experience How many years of experience do you have providing occupational therapy services with specialized knowledge in the difference between educational models of occupational therapy vs. medical models?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 or more years

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Do you possess specialized expertise in appropriate Occupational Therapy services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

• Yes
• No

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Licenses and Other Requirements Do you possess a valid license as an Occupational Therapist with the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have access to reliable transportation for job-related travel?

• Yes
• No

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Written Narrative This application may ultimately be used as a resource for screening/testing purposes to identify the most qualified candidates and later for the hiring manager when reviewing final candidates.With this in mind, please briefly describe how your training and experience has prepared you to be an Occupational Therapist at AUHSD.
Required Question