School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

📍 Location: Bakersfield, CA

🕒 Shift: Days – 5x8s

📆 Contract Length: 13 or 26 weeks (26 preferred) – ASAP Start 💵 Pay: $60/hour

About The Opportunity Join a supportive and collaborative school district team in Bakersfield, CA as a School-Based Occupational Therapist ! This role is ideal for an experienced OT passionate about helping students reach their fullest potential in academic and functional performance. You’ll work with a diverse caseload of school-aged children, providing therapy services both in-person and remotely across multiple school sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility for school-based OT services.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans and IEP goals.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, families, and IEP teams to ensure student success.
• Provide direct therapy services to students in accordance with established goals and frequency.
• Document sessions, progress, and communications accurately and timely.
• Supervise COTAs, aides, and student interns as required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to IEP development.
• Educate staff, families, and caregivers on student needs and therapy strategies.
• Ensure all services comply with California Occupational Therapy Practice Act and AOTA standards.

Essential Duties

• Conduct age-appropriate evaluations and utilize standardized testing methods.
• Maintain effective communication with school staff and families.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 10 students per day.
• Adapt therapy techniques to meet the individual needs of each student.
• Assist in the creation and customization of adaptive equipment and materials.
• Maintain organized documentation and billing accuracy.

Qualifications

• Active California OT License required.
• Previous school-based OT experience required.
• Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of IEP processes and collaboration within educational teams.
• Familiarity with early intervention strategies and working with students with autism or other disabilities.
• Experience supervising COTAs preferred.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Flexible contract options (13 or 26 weeks)
• Supportive interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on students’ success
• Competitive weekly pay and consistent schedule

Ready to make a difference in the lives of students in Bakersfield? Apply today and join a team dedicated to improving independence and participation for every child!