Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Stockton

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist partners with school teams to ensure students receive occupational therapy services that improve access to instruction, increase independence, and support meaningful participation in the educational environment. This role leads occupational therapy services across a portfolio of schools, collaborating with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized supports that enable students to achieve their educational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Evaluation & Service Planning
• Leads occupational therapy evaluations, screenings, and assessments to identify student needs and determine eligibility for school-based occupational therapy services.
• Develops individualized occupational therapy goals and service recommendations that align with student needs, educational priorities, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Partners with multidisciplinary teams to interpret assessment findings and integrate occupational therapy recommendations into comprehensive student support plans.
• Maintains evaluation documentation and service records that meet IDEA, state, and organizational compliance requirements.
• Occupational Therapy Service Delivery
• Delivers direct and consultative occupational therapy services that improve student participation, functional independence, sensory regulation, and access to instruction.
• Develops intervention plans that address fine motor, sensory processing, self-regulation, visual-motor, and functional performance skills within educational settings.
• Monitors student progress using evidence-based practices and data to evaluate intervention effectiveness and recommend adjustments to services over time.
• Manages assigned caseloads to ensure services are delivered consistently, accurately documented, and aligned with IEP timelines.
• Consultation, Coaching & Collaboration
• Consults with teachers, Education Specialists, paraeducators, and school leaders to develop classroom strategies that support student participation and functional success.
• Coaches school staff in implementing occupational therapy recommendations and adaptive strategies that strengthen student outcomes across instructional settings.
• Partners with families to build understanding of student needs and promote consistency between school and home supports.
• Collaborates with Regional Special Education staff and related service providers to coordinate integrated supports for students with complex learning needs.
• Program Implementation & Continuous Improvement
• Oversees occupational therapy services across assigned schools, identifying opportunities to improve service delivery, coordination, and student outcomes.
• Utilizes service data, documentation systems, and progress monitoring tools to maintain compliance and improve program effectiveness.
• Contributes to department initiatives, professional learning, and cross-functional projects that strengthen special education services across KIPP NorCal.
• Communicates implementation progress, emerging concerns, and resource needs to the Lead OT-APE, escalating issues requiring regional support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT) license.
• Certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Knowledge/Skills
• Strong knowledge of school-based occupational therapy assessment tools, intervention strategies, and special education service delivery.
• Ability to analyze assessment data and develop evidence-based therapy recommendations that support student achievement and independence.
• Strong consultation, collaboration, and communication skills with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organizational and case management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting compliance timelines.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and culturally responsive practices that support students from historically underserved communities.
• Ability to work independently while building strong collaborative partnerships across schools and regional teams.
• Experience
• Experience providing occupational therapy services in educational, pediatric, or related settings.
• Demonstrated experience conducting school-based occupational therapy evaluations and developing intervention plans that support student access to instruction.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support students with disabilities across educational environments.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Three or more years of occupational therapy experience, including experience providing services in K–12 school settings.
• Experience with SEIS, PowerSchool, Medi-Cal billing, or comparable educational documentation systems.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese.
• Experience supporting students with complex disabilities within public or charter school settings.

Role Details

• Work Setting: School-facing
• Travel Expectation: Frequent school travel
• Driver’s License: Must have a valid CA driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for work-related travel.
• Physical Demands: Ability to navigate office and school campuses, use technology, and occasionally lift or carry materials up to 20 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to manage competing priorities, concentrate for sustained periods, analyze complex information, and make decisions under normal work pressures.
• Environmental: Primarily school-based environment, with regular travel between school sites.

Compensation

• Stockton Salary Range: $92,000 - $109,267
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement benefits, and commuter benefits.