Occupational Therapist OT

• Now Interviewing for an Onsite Occupational Therapist in Fresno, CA!
• Local Clinical Manager support
• Part-time
• Competitive Compensation ~ W2 Hourly, Rate DOE, direct and indirect compensation, guaranteed hours
• Professional development allowance, licensure and professional association dues reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses!

Who Are We

LEARN Academy (LEARN Academy® School Support Services and Education Network), a nationwide provider of special education services to schools, formerly Light Street Special Education Solutions, helps schools succeed by providing comprehensive special education programs and services.

We partner with schools to improve the quality and efficiency of services provided to children with special needs. We offer an array of flexible solutions that are grounded in evidence-based practices and focused on achieving positive outcomes for our students and school partners.

Why Join

As a School-Based Occupational Therapist at LEARN Academy, you play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of comprehensive special education services to children with special needs. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, you implement evidence-based interventions that promote students' participation and success in their educational environment.

You will work across school settings alongside teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers to deliver high-quality support. Responsibilities include evaluating student needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, and monitoring progress toward IEP goals.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess students' functional abilities in areas such as fine motor skills, sensory processing, and activities of daily living.

Develop and implement occupational therapy intervention plans that align with students' IEP goals and educational needs.

Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate occupational therapy strategies into the educational curriculum and provide consultative services.

Adapt learning environments and materials to enhance student participation and independence in educational activities.

Contribute to the IEP process by providing insights on student progress and recommending appropriate interventions.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student assessments, interventions, and progress.

Participate in team meetings and professional development activities to stay current with best practices in school-based occupational therapy.

Support early intervening services and participate in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) or response to intervention (RTI) initiatives.

Provide expertise in assistive technology and universal design for learning (UDL) strategies to support student access to the curriculum.

Collaborate with the special education team to ensure occupational therapy services align with the least restrictive environment (LRE) principle.

• Mentor and/or supervise assistants or students in the occupational therapy community.
• Provide trainings to instructional and related service staff.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Master's in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Maintain California license

TB Test or TB Risk Assessment

LEARN Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.