Occupational Therapy Specialist

Occupational Therapy Specialist

The Occupational Therapy Specialist provides assessment, consultation, and direct occupational therapy to students enrolled in or referred to special education programs. The Occupational Therapy Specialist also collaborates with general and special education staff and parents, to identify strategies, methods, and patterns of instructional support.

Requirements / Qualifications

You will be directed to an off-site application once you select CLICK HERE TO APPLY OFFSITE. This is a continuous recruitment which will be used to establish an ongoing eligibility list for future hiring purposes. The position will remain open until there are enough qualified applicants from which to make a selection. Positions typically work 10 months (220 days) or 11 months (242 days) per year. The above salary is based on an 8-hour workday, 11 month, 12 pay schedule. The salary will be adjusted per actual hours worked.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from an accredited school of occupational therapy and California license as an Occupational Therapist; clinical affiliation in pediatrics is desirable; experience working with children in occupational therapy or educational setting is highly desirable. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A current and valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice occupational therapy. Possession of a valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided).

Comments and Other Information

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents by the application deadline: On-line Employment Application Response to the Supplemental Questionnaire To receive education credit, provide a copy of College Degree or Official Transcripts A copy of your current and valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice occupational therapy. *Please note that additional documents, if any, should be attached to the online employment application. The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Please complete the online application to include all current and previous paid work history and education. Indicate on the application if you have unpaid volunteer or internship experience (unpaid work experience does not satisfy the minimum experience required to qualify for a position). The length of time you worked in each position or assignment must be clearly shown. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history and education sections of the employment application.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Application Process To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions. Online employment application A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments. Paper applications are not accepted. Answer all application questions The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a classified (non-certificated) position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Senate Bill 848). As of January 1, 2026, in accordance with SB 848 Education Code section 44051 applicants for classified positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process. In accordance with SB 848 and Education Code, all applicants for classified (non-certificated) positions must provide a complete employment history. Please adhere to the following: List Every Educational Employer: You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service. HR Contact Information: In the Employer Email field, you must provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office (i.e., not your direct supervisor). Note: These email addresses are required to satisfy the employment verification and background requirements mandated by Education Code. Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section. Attach required documents (PDF format recommended) Attach Verification of Education. Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached. Accepted documents include: Copy of a degree or official transcript Note on Foreign Equivalency Certification. Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers, please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation. Attach current and valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. Additional Documents (Optional) Cover Letter / Letter of Intent A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the additional application questions of the employment application. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. Letters of Recommendation Additional documents, if any, may be attached to the online employment application. Examination Process The examination process includes an application screening and evaluation based on the applicant's education, work history, and responses to the application questions. Only applicants whose application packet demonstrates a combined education and experience which meets the minimum requirements for the position will be considered qualified and advance in the process. Some positions require applicants to pass additional components which may include one or more of the following: a multiple-choice, oral, written, or performance exam specific to the position. NOTE: Most exams are conducted remotely utilizing an online testing platform. For these exams, access to the internet and the use of a camera-ready desktop/laptop with a microphone is required to participate in these processes.