Fine Motor Skills Gross Motor Skills School Speech Language Pathologist - Santa Cruz, California

Make a difference in students’ lives by providing essential occupational therapy services to a diverse population across multiple school sites. This full-time contract position begins in August and is ideal for an experienced occupational therapist who is passionate about supporting TK-8th grade students in developing their fine and gross motor skills. With a manageable 55-student caseload spread across 2-3 school sites, this role allows you to truly connect with and impact your students.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid Occupational Therapist license required
• Previous OT experience in school, home health, or healthcare settings highly valued
• Familiarity with fine and gross motor skill development in children
• COTA and school-based OT experience preferred
• Strong report writing abilities and organizational skills
• Comfortable collaborating across multiple schools
• Must submit two professional letters of recommendation and a sample report (with student names removed) as part of the application

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver occupational therapy services to TK-8th grade students in an educational setting
• Assess and address fine and gross motor challenges to maximize student participation in school activities
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each student’s needs
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support student progress
• Document and report on student performance and goals in compliance with school requirements
• Adapt therapy approaches to meet the unique needs of students across 2-3 locations

Opportunity Benefits:

• Full-time schedule of 37.5 to 40 hours per week
• Work on a school-year contract (186 days) in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Gain experience working with a variety of student needs and age groups

Bring your expertise and dedication to a vibrant school community that values specialized support professionals. Take the next step in your career—submit your application, including two letters of recommendation and a sample report, to help empower students to reach their full potential!

Compensation for this position ranges from $47.53 to $67.53. 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.