School Occupational Therapist | Santa Cruz, California

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Job Description

A full-time Occupational Therapist position is available to support K-12 schools in the Gilroy, CA area during the 2025-2026 school year. This contract role runs from August 2025 through December 1st (or until Winter Break). The position requires providing on-site occupational therapy services directly to students within the school setting and includes both direct and indirect interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver occupational therapy evaluations and interventions for students in a K-12 school environment
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on student needs
• Collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to support student progress
• Manage a caseload according to district guidelines
• Participate in meetings and document therapy sessions and student progress
• Travel between assigned school locations as needed

Qualifications:

• Valid California Occupational Therapy license required
• Experience working as an OT in school-based settings preferred
• Ability to provide both direct and indirect therapy services
• Comfortable with itinerant work involving paid travel by vehicle
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Availability to work full time (37.5 hours/week; typically 8 hours plus 30-minute unpaid lunch)

Additional Details:

• Location: Gilroy, CA
• Contract duration: Fall 2025 semester (Aug to Dec 1st or Winter Break)
• Caseload model utilized by the district, with specifics to be determined
• On-site presence required (no teletherapy or hybrid at this time)
• COTA positions are not available currently

This role offers the opportunity to impact student outcomes positively in a dynamic school environment while working within a structured caseload framework. If you hold a California OT license and are eager to take on a vital role supporting K-12 students, apply now to advance your occupational therapy career in the educational setting.

Compensation for this position ranges from $38.00 to $60.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.