Remote Occupational Therapist (Supervision)

Occupational Therapist

Start Date: 08/03/2026 Seeking resourceful, creative, and driven candidates interested in joining a team dedicated to developing innovative practices, efficient systems, and strong relationships while cultivating a generation of life-long and self-determined learners. The Occupational Therapist is a classified, exempt position with Element Education, Inc. (The Occupational Therapist shall provide educationally related occupational therapy services to students with various disabilities in accordance with the student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). The Occupational Therapist will work in collaboration with and report to the Director of Student Services and SPED Program Manager. The Occupational Therapist is expected to handle a variety of assignments that relate to individual students' specialized needs and related disabilities. The occupational therapist has a broad scope of evaluative tasks in the development, planning, and assessment of therapy programs.

Develop, plan, implement, and update an occupational therapy program for students with various disabilities.

• Determine current levels of motor development, areas of educational concern, and the developmental areas of need
• Assesses students' abilities and performance in activities that are related to the curriculum and applicable to activities of daily living.
• Identifies and documents students' educational/developmental/functional needs with the IEP team
• Develops, coordinates and implements individual occupational therapy intervention plans that support the IEP goals and objectives.
• Designs, plans and executes group occupational therapy plans which support the specialized instructional setting.
• Participate in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting to develop/update annual goals and short-term objectives
• Recommend and utilize appropriate materials and/or specialized equipment to facilitate implementation of individual educational programs related to motor skills development.
• Records assessments, actions taken and recommendations made regarding areas of service as required by law, board policies, administrative regulations and the Special Education Department.
• Schedules, plans and provides occupational therapy programs for students with physical limitations, orthopedic impairments and/or other areas of concern for the purpose of aiding the students' physical rehabilitation in accordance with IEP goals.
• Recommends, designs and creates adaptive equipment.
• Trains and serves as a consultant to staff in areas such as sensory motor, sensory stimulation and body awareness, fine motor and gross motor skills and other areas within the therapist's area of expertise.
• Demonstrate educational and developmental strategies to staff and families
• Explain and provide training on occupational therapy and rehabilitative procedures
• Attend and participate in all required meetings, trainings, and school functions; Promote and participate in the creative exchange of ideas
• Return all correspondence, including phone calls and emails, in a timely manner; Be accessible during business hours and respond to administrative needs and inquiries
• Communicate and support the Organization's mission, policies, and procedures
• Attend staff and planning meetings and workshops
• Child development (intellectual, sensory, and physical development), neuromuscular function/dysfunction, sensory motor integration, kinesiology, skeletal anatomy, and basic pathology related to orthopedic disabilities
• Individual and group occupational therapy techniques commonly used for students with special needs.
• Techniques used in the assessment and treatment of disabilities
• Educational and medical applications of adaptive equipment.
• Generally accepted standards of health and sanitation.
• Ability to make accurate assessments of the developmental status and educational needs of students
• Ability to remotely and/or virtually perform duties and attend meetings, as needed
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of technology, Microsoft Office 365 and its' applications, and DocuSign
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Use appropriate language, tone, and English usage
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; Demonstrate willingness to help others and foster a cooperative and positive work environment
• A valid license by the California Board of Occupational Therapy
• Certification by the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Previous work experience with children and working in a variety of settings

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

• TB risk assessment, TB test, chest X-ray, etc.)
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to read, speak, see, and hear well enough to communicate by telephone, electronically, and in person. Employee must also regularly be able to write, file, type and operate a computer, telephone, and general office equipment. Community Montessori & Dimensions Collaborative Charter Schools (San Diego County)