OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, 1.0 FTE/8 hours daily, Multi Site - 2025-2026 School year at Fremont Union High School District
About the Employer
Founded in 1923 and located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Fremont Union High School District is consistently recognized as one of the most respected and highest performing high school districts in California. Our five comprehensive high schools - Cupertino, Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook, and Monta Vista, as well as our Adult School - have garnered many honors and accolades based on the outstanding achievement of our students and District programs designed to support their success. Beyond academics, students in our five schools participate in a wide range of activities, including leadership, athletics, speech and debate, Future Business Leaders of America, student publications and the visual and performing arts. We are proud of the incredible diversity that exists within our District, with more than 60 different languages represented across our student population. The richness of this diversity is one of our greatest assets, offering many opportunities to emphasize the critical importance of inclusion and for our staff and students to learn from the unique experiences of others.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the FUHSD Special Services Administrative Staff, the Occupational Therapist will be part of a multi-disciplinary team assessing student needs and determining appropriate interventions. School based occupational therapy assessments typically focus on the specific skills the child needs in order to be successful in the school environment such as seated posture, grasp and control of classroom tools, self-regulation, etc. In many cases, school based occupational therapists will also focus on the development of sensory-motor foundation skills. The Occupational Therapist provides training throughout the district on support strategies while maintaining case management services for identified students at various sites. Individual or program services needed for the summer academy/extended school year session will be determined based on IEP/program development and offered as part of the regular summer academy staffing process. It is essential that the Occupational Therapist understands and works effectively with people of differing cultures.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: - Possession of a certificate of registration with the National Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association. - Valid Occupation Therapist license from the California Board of Occupation Therapy - Requires a valid California State ID. - Requires fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: - A minimum of two years of experience working in a clinical setting, some preferably within a public school setting.
- Letter of Introduction (Also known as a Cover Letter)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Not required, but recommended)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: - Possession of a certificate of registration with the National Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association. - Valid Occupation Therapist license from the California Board of Occupation Therapy - Requires a valid California State ID. - Requires fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: - A minimum of two years of experience working in a clinical setting, some preferably within a public school setting.
- Letter of Introduction (Also known as a Cover Letter)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Not required, but recommended)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Continuous Nondiscrimination Notice
The Fremont Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination
Title IX Coordinators:
For complaints against employees:
Paula Robinson Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services
(408) 522-2205 paula_robinson@fuhsd.org
For complaints against students:
Trudy Gross Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning
(408) 522-2203 trudy_gross@fuhsd.org
Title II & Title V Compliance Officer (School Facilities & Construction)
Christine Mallery CBO/Associate Superintendent, Business Services
(408) 522-2245 / christine_mallery@fuhsd.org
Section 504 Compliance Officer (Students with Disabilities)
Cathleen Rodriguez Coordinator of Special Services
(408) 522-2285 / cathleen_rodriguez@fuhsd.org
Mailing address for all Coordinators: 589 W. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
The Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to FUHSD’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. FUHSD’s Title IX Coordinator is Trudy Gross, Associate Superintendent, 589 W. Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, trudy_gross@fuhsd.org, 408-522-2220.
FUHSD’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.fuhsd.org/about-us/general-information/complaint-process-public-input
on website.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to https://www.fuhsd.org/about-us/general-information/complaint-process-public-input on website.
Comments and Other Information
Continuous Nondiscrimination Notice
The Fremont Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination
Title IX Coordinators:
For complaints against employees:
Paula Robinson Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services
(408) 522-2205 paula_robinson@fuhsd.org
For complaints against students:
Trudy Gross Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning
(408) 522-2203 trudy_gross@fuhsd.org
Title II & Title V Compliance Officer (School Facilities & Construction)
Christine Mallery CBO/Associate Superintendent, Business Services
(408) 522-2245 / christine_mallery@fuhsd.org
Section 504 Compliance Officer (Students with Disabilities)
Cathleen Rodriguez Coordinator of Special Services
(408) 522-2285 / cathleen_rodriguez@fuhsd.org
Mailing address for all Coordinators: 589 W. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
The Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to FUHSD’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. FUHSD’s Title IX Coordinator is Trudy Gross, Associate Superintendent, 589 W. Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, trudy_gross@fuhsd.org, 408-522-2220.
FUHSD’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.fuhsd.org/about-us/general-information/complaint-process-public-input
on website.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to https://www.fuhsd.org/about-us/general-information/complaint-process-public-input on website.
Application Deadline
6/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/27/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$61.29 - $78.22 Per Hour
$61.29 - $78.22 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 123
Length of Work Year
183 days/10 months
Employment Type
Full Time
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