25/26 Occupational Therapist (PT or FT) $10,000 Sign On Bonus - in-person only at Mountain Valley Special Education JPA
About the Employer
Located in the greater Redding area, the Mountain Valley Special Education JPA is a consortium of 13 small school districts and one charter school that was created to provide a broader continuum of services for students with disabilities.
Job Summary
Job Summary
$10,000 sign on bonus. Permanent position starts 2025/2026 School Year To provide itinerant occupational therapy and services that includes assessment, development of IEP goals and plans, and directs therapy to assist students is acquiring functional and independent life skills. Works with special education teams and provides consultation and training to school personnel and families. PERS retirement, prorated benefits available Positions are itinerant and work hours are FLEXIBLE during school hours. Part time OR Full Time Mileage reimbursement and cell phone stipend provided. See our website www.mvjpa.com for schools that we serve. Year for year experience credit for placement on salary schedule. You don't have to work evening, weekends or holidays, and you get the summer off.
Requirements / Qualifications
Cover Letter Resume Three (3) Signed Letters of Recommendation First Aid/CPR (for applicable positions) Certificate program; or - Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy - Current registration/license with the State of California
Requirements / Qualifications
Cover Letter Resume Three (3) Signed Letters of Recommendation First Aid/CPR (for applicable positions) Certificate program; or - Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy - Current registration/license with the State of California
Comments and Other Information
Work Hours: Flexible ; generally 7:30am - 4:00pm depending on site assignment
This is an itinerant position, must be able to travel between worksites and have a working vehicle
Paid mileage between sites
Cell phone stipend
Attendance bonus
As a recruitment incentive, a fully licensed OT shall be granted a sum of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000). 1st half ($5000) to be paid in the first paycheck and 2nd half ($5,000) to be paid at the end of the 2nd school year providing the employee is in active paid status at the time of the final school year paycheck. Bonus and benefits prorated for part time positions. Bonus is prorated for less than 8 hrs/day. May only receive one sign-on bonus from the MVJPA or its member districts. Cannot receive two bonuses from two different districts within the JPA. SLPs that hired through an agency are not eligible for the bonus.
This is an itinerant position; You will be traveling to different school sites within Shasta County.
Mileage will be paid at the IRS rate.
Cell phone stipend to be paid at $50/month.
Medical, Dental and Vision is paid for by the MVJPA for up to $10,500 / year for a Full Time Employee
Comments and Other Information
Work Hours: Flexible ; generally 7:30am - 4:00pm depending on site assignment
This is an itinerant position, must be able to travel between worksites and have a working vehicle
Paid mileage between sites
Cell phone stipend
Attendance bonus
As a recruitment incentive, a fully licensed OT shall be granted a sum of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000). 1st half ($5000) to be paid in the first paycheck and 2nd half ($5,000) to be paid at the end of the 2nd school year providing the employee is in active paid status at the time of the final school year paycheck. Bonus and benefits prorated for part time positions. Bonus is prorated for less than 8 hrs/day. May only receive one sign-on bonus from the MVJPA or its member districts. Cannot receive two bonuses from two different districts within the JPA. SLPs that hired through an agency are not eligible for the bonus.
This is an itinerant position; You will be traveling to different school sites within Shasta County.
Mileage will be paid at the IRS rate.
Cell phone stipend to be paid at $50/month.
Medical, Dental and Vision is paid for by the MVJPA for up to $10,500 / year for a Full Time Employee
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
12/8/2025
Contact
Marvalae Franco
530-547-3274 211
530-547-3274 211
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$77,953 - $119,527 Annually
$77,953 - $119,527 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Plus medical/dental/vision benefits
Length of Work Year
190 work days + 11 paid holidays
Employment Type
Full and Part Time