Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

$46.90 - $62.85 per hour

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits

CalPERS eligible position

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Senior Director of Special Education, the Occupational Therapist participates as a member of a transdisciplinary team in the assessment of students with physical, medical, mental, developmental and/or emotional disability to determine current levels of motor development and/or cognitive functioning; develops recommendations and a plan that addresses the identified needs; identifies and addresses areas of family concern regarding a student's development; and assists other staff in implementing activities and/or techniques that address the identified student needs.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid California Board of Occupational Therapy license and National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy certification.
• Experience in a school district or working with children preferred.
• Valid California Driver license to travel to district sites and meetings.
• CPR-First Aid certification is required if hired.

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