Occupational Therapist School Setting in Riverside, CA

Step into a crucial role providing occupational therapy services to students aged 3 through 22, including Pre-K through adult transition age populations, across multiple campuses. This contract-based opportunity offers rich professional variety as you serve diverse student needs spanning mild to severe cases. Your expertise will have meaningful impact as you travel between six school sites, focusing on assessment, consultation, and intervention.

Key Qualifications:

• Active and valid California Occupational Therapy license
• Direct experience working in California schools supporting students with varying disabilities
• Mastery in administering developmental assessments such as the BOT-3 and Peabody to a broad age span of students
• Demonstrated ability to analyze assessment data, address parent concerns, and support strong recommendations for services
• Independence and adaptability—comfortable creating your own daily schedule based on the district’s evolving needs, with minimal direct supervision
• Bilingual Spanish communication skills are a plus, but not mandatory

Your Role:

• Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and school-based treatment for as many as 70–80 students, with caseload numbers that fluctuate as district needs change
• Serve students with a spectrum of abilities and disabilities, from mild to severe, including those needing intensive interventions
• Ensure all students, from early intervention to adult transition, receive assessments and ongoing therapy as recommended through data-driven planning
• Work independently and flexibly, traveling between multiple schools and managing your schedule to maximize service delivery
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care

This dynamic position is designed for skilled, self-motivated therapists looking for autonomy and professional challenge. If you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same and your expertise directly shapes student outcomes, submit your application today to embark on a rewarding journey supporting educational access and success.

Compensation for this position ranges from $43.86 to $63.86. 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.