School Based Occupational Therapist

$500 signing bonus / OT Position for Current School Year + 2026-2027 School Year

Seeking a Full Time dedicated occupational therapist (OT) to join a strong team of therapists in an excellent school district in Temecula!

The OT will develop functional treatment plans for students that address fine motor coordination deficits, self regulatory skills for modulation in the classroom and during transitions, handwriting and typing skills, visual motor and visual perceptual skills, and the development of other educationally-related motor and perceptual skills.

The school-based occupational therapist should tailor treatment sessions to students’ specific IEP goals and their day-to-day needs for support in the classroom based on evidence-based practice (EBP). He or she should be comfortable with the use of standardized assessments used in schools and the IEP process. The OT will be required to collaborate closely with staff members involved in their students' educational program.

He or she will report to parents, service providers, and other members of the IEP team in meetings while reviewing assessments, current level of function and progress, and data driven, educationally-related goals for students.

Therapists should provide best practice treatment strategies for every student to enhance the effectiveness of interventions. We use a team approach together with parents and caregivers, school administrators, teachers, and other therapists.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess needs of students with disabilities, including those with autism, ADHD, developmental delay, and other types of learning and physical disabilities using standardized and non-standardized student assessment methods
• Develop and implement data-driven goals and individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with educators and parents to facilitate intervention strategies in students' educational environment
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of sessions and progress, and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Utilize knowledge of sensory processing, fine and visual motor skills, balance and coordination, and executive functioning to guide therapeutic interventions
• Communicate effectively with parents in an empathetic and clear manner.

About us

Bridge The Gap SpedBridge the Gap Sped (BTG) is a team of educators and therapists with rich hands-on experience and a deeply held desire to bridge the growing resource gap between schools and the populations they serve. We specialize in providing experienced special education professionals, assistants, and aides who are compassionate and provide high quality services to school districts and charter schools.

We emphasize collaboration and a team approach with school staff and IEP team members.

Job Types

Full-time, Contract

Pay: $72.00 - $76.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Application Question(s):

• When would you be able to start work?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• school-based: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• California state licensure as an Occupational Therapist (Required)

Work Location: In person