Occupational Therapist (Itinerant) - PEC Special Ed Local Plan Area (SELPA) (2026-27)

Occupational Therapist

Under the direction of assigned supervisor, provide assessment, consultation, and direct occupational therapy services to eligible students enrolled in or referred to special education programs.

Essential functions include:

• Plan and implement occupational therapy treatment for eligible students; evaluate educationally-related physical disabilities and functional limitations; implement direct care and therapeutic programs; monitor and adjust individual programs.
• Prepare written evaluations, maintain records and reports concerning individual students; review relevant reports.
• Communicate daily with students, parents, school staff, and/or administrators; communicate as needed with physicians and medical/therapy personnel regarding student's educationally-related therapy.
• Consult with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Teams/Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Teams regarding the students' disabilities/physical limitations to extend therapeutic activities to the classroom and home environments.
• Monitor and evaluate equipment needs; order and adjust equipment to assist in the increased function of students and the prevention of deformity.
• Visit students' educational environments to assess adaptive equipment needs to allow eligible individuals to participate in educationally-relevant activities.
• Develop and evaluate programs and procedures for occupational therapy, assessment, and services; review therapy goals for students, recommend adjustments as appropriate for students' IEPs/IFSPs.
• Serve as District liaison with agencies, schools and other organizations to coordinate related communication and services. Attend and participate in District-approved staff conferences, meetings and in-service training.
• Attend clinics for inter-agency coordination of services.
• Operate and maintain a variety of therapeutic equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited school or related fields.
• Experience working with students in an occupational therapy or educational setting preferred.
• Valid California Board of Occupational Therapy License
• Valid first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificates
• Complete District's training on universal precautions
• Valid California Driver's License

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.