Occupational Therapist - 2026/2027 School Year (POS#1053, POS#178) at Soledad Unified School District
About the Employer
VISION STATEMENT Soledad Unified School District students will demonstrate high levels of literacy in all academic fields, use effective thinking and productive organizational skills, show positive and healthy personal and civic responsibility, express the ability to be both independent and cooperative, appreciate diverse cultures, and develop meaningful and rewarding social relationships. Our students will achieve their best and be a source of pride for themselves, their parents, their community, and the world. MISSION STATEMENT The results of the Soledad Unified School District’s efforts will be evidenced by: Students: Increasing levels of success on standards based achievement measures. Staff: Employing and retaining administrators, teachers and support staff who are highly-qualified, dedicated, and effective, holding themselves and students to high personal and academic expectations and demonstrating continuous self improvement that drives program and student success. Educational Program: Providing a vigorous, high-quality, engaging and targeted educational program that prepares our diverse students to meet or exceed district and state standards, and state and national performance targets that teach the skills to inspire students to be life-long learners, and support success in higher education, employment, citizenship, and family life. Facilities, equipment, and materials: Providing safe and secure facilities that are clean and well-maintained, well- planned and state-of-the-art with a sufficient number of current textbooks and instructional materials that are aligned to standards. Learning environment: Maintaining a learning environment that is caring, nurturing, and positive, and that demonstrates trust, respect, and tolerance among all the schools’ stakeholders. Strategic partnerships: Establishing and maintaining partnerships with community, business, government leaders, and post secondary institutions that secure and maximize resources and talents.
Requirements / Qualifications
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Applicable treatment modalities and theory for the pediatric population CPR Certification with six (6) months of employment First Aide Ability to: Possess an appropriate California operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and be insurable Interact with and maintain cooperative relationships with all levels of staff and the public Communicate effectively in English language both orally and in writing Communicate occupational therapy treatment techniques and goals effectively to parents, teachers, doctors and other program staff Document and quantify objectives for OT Intervention Speak and write the Spanish language EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university At least six (6) months of AOTA approved clinical affiliation Must have passed the American Occupational Therapy Association Registration examination and maintain current AOTA Registration Experience in treatment and evaluation of children with developmental delays, neurological and orthopedic disabilities and perceptual disabilities, desirable
- Certificate Copy (BA Degree or Transcripts)
- Certification (American Occupational Therapy Association Registration examination Certificate)
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 current)
- Resume
- TB Screening Result
Requirements / Qualifications
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Applicable treatment modalities and theory for the pediatric population CPR Certification with six (6) months of employment First Aide Ability to: Possess an appropriate California operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and be insurable Interact with and maintain cooperative relationships with all levels of staff and the public Communicate effectively in English language both orally and in writing Communicate occupational therapy treatment techniques and goals effectively to parents, teachers, doctors and other program staff Document and quantify objectives for OT Intervention Speak and write the Spanish language EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university At least six (6) months of AOTA approved clinical affiliation Must have passed the American Occupational Therapy Association Registration examination and maintain current AOTA Registration Experience in treatment and evaluation of children with developmental delays, neurological and orthopedic disabilities and perceptual disabilities, desirable
- Certificate Copy (BA Degree or Transcripts)
- Certification (American Occupational Therapy Association Registration examination Certificate)
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 current)
- Resume
- TB Screening Result
Comments and Other Information
Upon Hire, TB Test Clearance, DOJ back ground clearance
Vacation time paid | 13 paid Holidays | Up to 90% paid H&W benefits for employee only, Dental and Vision covered 100% for employee only, and option to enroll family/dependents
Comments and Other Information
Upon Hire, TB Test Clearance, DOJ back ground clearance
Vacation time paid | 13 paid Holidays | Up to 90% paid H&W benefits for employee only, Dental and Vision covered 100% for employee only, and option to enroll family/dependents
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
8/7/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$97,484 - $143,159 Annually
$97,484 - $143,159 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$97,484 - $143,159 Per 2026/27 Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
2026/2027 School Year (186 days) 7.5 hrs a day
Employment Type
Full Time
Work Location
District Wide On Site Full Time
Work Schedule
7:45am - 3:55pm | Lunch 11:15-11:55am ( 7.5hrs/) POS#178(* schedule may change)
Work Location
District Wide On Site Full Time
Work Schedule
7:45am - 3:55pm | Lunch 11:15-11:55am ( 7.5hrs/) POS#1053