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Occupational Therapist

Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
Riverside, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026

Occupational Therapist at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
1/12/2026
Contact
Claudia Gutierrez
951-788-7135 80117
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$51.46 - $62.72 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 48
Length of Work Year
10 month work year, 8 hours per day, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Special Education
Additionally
An eligibility list may be established from this recruitment to fill future vacancies.
RUSD Employees Interested in a Transfer
If you are interested in a transfer you MUST submit your application via this recruitment and submit the Transfer Request Form
Testing/Interview Information
Applicants requiring testing will be notified via Edjoin. Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via telephone or Edjoin.

About the Employer

With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.

Job Summary

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of Special Education Services, participates as a member of the educational team; develops assessment reports; identifies student abilities within educational, developmental, or functional parameters; develops goals and objectives for consideration in the individualized education program (IEP) team meeting; develops individual occupational therapy intervention plans, and maintains appropriate documentation and reports.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Experience providing occupational therapy services to children of various ages. Experience working as part of an education team. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: First Aid Certificate. Valid California driver's license. Registration with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association desired.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for). • Resume • Two (2) current professional letters of recommendation dated within the last two years. • First Aid Certificate (no online certificates) • Registration with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy • Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) High School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon hire. Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Experience providing occupational therapy services to children of various ages. Experience working as part of an education team. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: First Aid Certificate. Valid California driver's license. Registration with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association desired.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for). • Resume • Two (2) current professional letters of recommendation dated within the last two years. • First Aid Certificate (no online certificates) • Registration with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy • Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) High School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon hire. Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.

Comments and Other Information

The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.

Comments and Other Information


The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
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