What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Newark Unified School District?
Occupational Therapist at Newark Unified School District
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Application Deadline
8/4/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/30/2026
Contact
Luis Lenzi
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
94,270 - 146,908 Annually
94,270 - 146,908 Annually
Length of Work Year
205 Days, 2026-2027
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education, the Occupational Therapist will participate as a member of the educational team to assess student performance in the areas of disability; develop assessment reports; identity student abilities within educational developmental or functional parameters; develop goals and objectives for consideration in the IEP team meeting; develop individual occupational therapy intervention plans based on educational needs; maintain appropriate documentation and reports and provide staff development training and consultative support to education personnel, performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's Degree Required and Postgraduate Coursework if applicable)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 within the last 12 months)
- Resume
- Other (Licensure with California Board of Occupational Therapy ) OR Other (Certificate of registration with the American Association of Occupational Therapists (AOTA))
OR Other (National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOTA) )
Requirements / Qualifications
- Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's Degree Required and Postgraduate Coursework if applicable)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 within the last 12 months)
- Resume
- Other (Licensure with California Board of Occupational Therapy ) OR Other (Certificate of registration with the American Association of Occupational Therapists (AOTA))
OR Other (National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOTA) )
Comments and Other Information
Newark Unified is offering:
• Contributions to retirement
• $1,000 Masters stipend *Limited 2
• $2,000 Doctorate stipend *Limited 2
• $1,000 National Board Certification stipend
Please note that this position is not open to those seeking visa sponsorship.
To ensure that your application is considered, please make sure to complete all fields of the application including contact information for three references, educational and professional preparation, and work experience.
If you do not receive a call for an interview, we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.
Comments and Other Information
Newark Unified is offering:
• Contributions to retirement
• $1,000 Masters stipend *Limited 2
• $2,000 Doctorate stipend *Limited 2
• $1,000 National Board Certification stipend
Please note that this position is not open to those seeking visa sponsorship.
To ensure that your application is considered, please make sure to complete all fields of the application including contact information for three references, educational and professional preparation, and work experience.
If you do not receive a call for an interview, we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.
- CalPERS Retirement Benefits