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Paramount, California

Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Setting, 2026-27 School Year!

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64-$70/hr

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Job Description

SPEECHCOM, INC is excited to announce a full-time opportunity for a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Supportive and Collaborative School-Based Team in Paramount, California. If you’re looking to grow, feel supported, and make an impact, this is the perfect place for you!

Position Highlights

  • Rate of Pay: $64-70 per hour W2 (depending on experience)
  • Immediate start through end of school year
  • Full-Time: 40 Hours per Week; 5 days per week, grades K-12th
  • In-person Assignment

About US

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) who is committed to student success, values collaboration, and thrives in a supportive environment. This role is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking to step into the school setting and build meaningful experience supporting students.

Whether you are an Occupational Therapist (OT) who has school-based experience or whether you are emerging as an occupational therapist in this setting, we encourage you to apply!

Why Work with US

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Spread Pay Plan Option
  • Supportive Work Environment
  • Responsive Clinical Leadership

Complimentary Interview Prep Session

  • Free annual membership to SpeechPathology.com, providing unlimited access to high-quality continuing education courses and CEUs across multiple disciplines, including Occupational Therapists (OT).
  • 401(k) after one year

Company Sponsored Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential mental health counseling, financial and legal resources, wellness tools, and work-life support for you and your family.
  • Referral Program

What YOU Need

  • Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Active License in Occupational Therapy (State of California)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with students, teachers, and families.
  • Must possess sufficient technology skills to complete IEP documentation and communicate effectively via email.
  • If you are a dedicated occupational therapist ready to join a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to connect with you!
  • Apply today and join a community that truly values its therapists!

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Requirements

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive student assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Implement therapeutic interventions to enhance student mobility and daily living skills.
  • Collaborate with other service providers to ensure effective discharge planning and continuity of care.
  • Educate parents and families on treatment goals.
  • Document student progress and adjust care plans as necessary to meet evolving needs.
  • Provide support and guidance for students with disabilities and those requiring early intervention.

Required Skills

Skilled in communicating verbally and in writing with students, faculty members, and parents so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience

  • Master's or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • CA state-issued license as an Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Student assessmentTreatment planningAnalytical skillsMobility training

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (627 salary observations; 2,011 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Speechcom holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 11 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 19 employers

14
<$110k
3
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
48% this job
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Hand Therapist II, Ambulatory

Sutter Health · Yuba City, California

$122k-$171k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$117k-$148k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Paramount

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$692k
Typical market rent
$2,753/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Speechcom

Staffing and Recruiting
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Spread Pay Plan Option
401(k) after one year
Company Sponsored Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free annual membership to SpeechPathology.com (CEUs)
Referral Program
Complimentary Interview Prep Session