Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Poway Unified School District Share on X      Print Application Deadline

8/13/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted 7/30/2025 Contact Danielle Strauss
858-521-2798 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
29.17 - 37.34 Per Hour Length of Work Year 10 months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary

An employee in this class participates and collaborates as a member of an educational team administering occupational therapy to identified students with specialized needs. The employee works primarily with a professional Occupational Therapist and other staff as appropriate in developing and providing services and activities suitable for individual student capabilities toward improvement of the student's academic achievement.

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Minimum Qualifications- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: Associate of Arts degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and six months experience providing occupational therapy services to individuals in a structured environment. A valid certification issued by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required. A valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy is required. A valid Class C, California Driver's License, a driving record that meets district insurability requirements and use of a personal vehicle is required. Valid certifications provided by American Heart Association or American Red Cross for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed. Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment.

**This recruitment will establish a 6 month eligibility list for current and future openings. The current vacancy is 32hrs/week, 10 months per year.** Under direction, provide occupational therapy services to special education students in accordance with Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals; assist in the case management of services to students; maintain records and documentation on students.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: Associate of Arts degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and six months experience providing occupational therapy services to individuals in a structured environment. A valid certification issued by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required. A valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy is required. A valid Class C, California Driver's License, a driving record that meets district insurability requirements and use of a personal vehicle is required. Valid certifications provided by American Heart Association or American Red Cross for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed. Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment.

**This recruitment will establish a 6 month eligibility list for current and future openings. The current vacancy is 32hrs/week, 10 months per year.** Under direction, provide occupational therapy services to special education students in accordance with Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals; assist in the case management of services to students; maintain records and documentation on students.

Comments and Other Information Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week. Benefits include: Retirement – CalPERS Holidays – 16 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract) Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) Medical and Prescription Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness/Mental Health Benefit Flexible Benefit Plan Options For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits Comments and Other Information
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week. Benefits include: Retirement – CalPERS Holidays – 16 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract) Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) Medical and Prescription Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness/Mental Health Benefit Flexible Benefit Plan Options For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY