What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at The Helix School?
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Why Join The Helix School?
If you’re an Occupational Therapist who values connection, balance, collaboration, and meaningful impact, Helix may be the place for you.
- Provide direct occupational therapy services (approximately 70% of role)
- Conduct evaluations and write reports in accordance with IEP timelines
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
- Complete OT components of IEPs (present levels, goals, progress reports)
- Maintain timely and compliant documentation
- Collaborate with teachers, aides, specialists, and families
- Support classroom teams with sensory, motor, and executive functioning strategies
- Participate in IEP meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Supervise and support a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Supervise Level I and/or Level II OT fieldwork students as needed
Qualifications
- Active California Occupational Therapist license (OTR/L)
- 3-5 years of experience working with autistic or neurodivergent students (preferred)
- School-based or pediatric experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with sensory integration, assistive technology, and IEPs
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Passion for supporting neurodivergent learners
- Salary: commensurate with experience
- 32 paid holidays during the academic year (mid-August to mid-July)
- Mid-July to mid-August fully paid time off
- 5 paid sick days
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (75% employer-paid)
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Support for continuing education and credential maintenance
Why Join The Helix School?
- Manageable caseloads that allow meaningful relationships
- A deeply collaborative, interdisciplinary team
- Therapy integrated into the school day—not siloed
- Exceptional work-life balance with significant paid time off
- A mission-driven community where students are celebrated
If you’re an Occupational Therapist who values connection, balance, collaboration, and meaningful impact, Helix may be the place for you.