Occupational Therapist ( School Year 2026-27 )

Position: Occupational Therapist Location: Point Loma CampusReports To: Director of Special EducationFLSA Classification: Classified, 190-dayFull Time/Part Time Status: Full TimeRegular/Temporary: Regular Salary: Framework B, Step 53 -Range: $81,274 - $93,354. Salary is commensurate with experience and education level.Application Opening: 04/21/2026Application Closing: 07/01/2026Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12 across four campuses.Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team!Job SummaryThe Occupational Therapist is responsible for ensuring that occupational therapy services are delivered to students with various disabilities in accordance with the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).Duties include:Collaborates with team members for the purpose of providing individual, in-depth assessments of students to determine the nature and extent of motor disabilitiesAssess students' motor development and performance in activities related to curriculum and applicable to activities of daily living for the purpose of developing baseline information for placement and program developmentReports assessment results for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding students' progress, expectations, goals, etcParticipates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting for the purpose of developing and updating annual goals and objectivesDevelops, coordinates and implements individual occupational therapy intervention plans that support the IEP goals and objectivesRecommends appropriate materials and activities for the purpose of improving students' motor skillsTrains and serves as a consultant to program staff in areas such as sensory motor, sensory stimulation and body awareness, fine motor and gross motor skills and other areas within the therapist's area of expertiseParticipates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.)The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:Knowledge and application of occupational techniques in children with disabilitiesKnowledge of intellectual, sensory, and physical development of childrenTreatment techniquesEffective communicationAssessment accuracy to determine needsAbility to manage and appreciate diversityPresentation skillsSignificant physical abilities that may require carrying, balancing, reaching, crouching, etcEducation And/Or ExperienceMinimum of a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy requiredPrior job related experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform functions of the positionA valid license by the California Board of Occupational Therapy is requiredA valid Class C, California driver's license, a driving record that meets district insurability requirements, and use of a personal vehicle is requiredValid First Aid and CPR Certificates issued by an authorized agency are requiredBenefitsHTH offers: Medical, dental and vision insurance (elective) AFLAC supplemental insurance (elective) Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (elective) California State Teacher Retirement Plan (CalPERS) (mandatory) 403(b) Plan and group life insurance (elective) No cost after-care for K-8 HTH students of staff members; andAPPLY TODAY!If you fit the qualifications above, and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application: https://www.hightechhigh.org/about-us/join-our-teamHigh Tech High provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, High Tech High complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the practice has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Open until filled.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.