.8 FTE School-Based Occupational Therapist (SPED) - Fall 2026. NEW GRADS welcome

Full Time School-Based Occupational Therapist

• New grads welcome Star Academy, a non-profit, non-public school, located in San Rafael, CA, serving students with learning differences in grades 3-post-secondary, is seeking a Full-Time, Occupational Therapist for Fall 2026 .

We are seeking a patient, kind, and thoughtful clinician to provide occupational therapy to students with motor and sensory difficulties that impact their ability to access the curriculum. Star Academy is a highly collaborative environment, and we are seeking a team player who can work effectively with other specialists and classroom teachers. New grads, with school-based and/or pediatric experience are encouraged to apply. Star provides a strong mentoring program and an OT department with two highly experienced occupational therapists to help integrate a new practitioner. Star Academy's mission is to help Special Education students with complex learning differences experience academic success through a multisensory approach. If you enjoy working in a highly engaging, warm and collaborative work environment, this may be the position for you! Star Academy offers small class sizes, a team of highly trained teachers and specialists and a very supportive administration . Excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan repayment and professional development funds. Candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Hold a valid California license in Occupational Therapy and a minimum of 1 year of prior experience (clinical internship experience is accepted), preferably in a school-based and/or pediatric setting.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with students with learning differences, social
• cognitive challenges and executive function deficits in grades 1-12
• Knowledge of current evidenced based practices in Occupational Therapy
• Extensive knowledge of assessment tools and report writing
• Experience facilitating OT groups
• Experience with individual, small group and classroom-based service delivery models
• Experience being part of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) team and familiarity with IEP procedures including goal writing, updating and presenting at IEP meetings.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong record keeping and organizational skills Annual assignments are 202 days, 198 of which are teaching/student days.

To apply submit:

Resume Copy of licenses/credentials Three professional references Documents, in pdf format, can be emailed to: sheila.reilly@staracademy.org Positions will be posted until filled. Star Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00

• $110,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Occupational Therapy:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person .8 FTE School-Based Occupational Therapist (SPED)

• Fall 2026.

NEW GRADS

welcome San Rafael, CA 94903 $70,000

• $110,000 a year
• Full-time $70,000
• $110,000 a year
• Full-time Full Time School-Based Occupational Therapist
• New grads welcome Star Academy, a non-profit, non-public school, located in San Rafael, CA, serving students with learning differences in grades 3-post-secondary, is seeking a Full-Time, Occupational Therapist for Fall 2026 .

We are seeking a patient, kind, and thoughtful clinician to provide occupational therapy to students with motor and sensory difficulties that impact their ability to access the curriculum. Star Academy is a highly collaborative environment, and we are seeking a team player who can work effectively with other specialists and classroom teachers. New grads, with school-based and/or pediatric experience are encouraged to apply. Star provides a strong mentoring program and an OT department with two highly experienced occupational therapists to help integrate a new practitioner. Star Academy's mission is to help Special Education students with complex learning differences experience academic success through a multisensory approach. If you enjoy working in a highly engaging, warm and collaborative work environment, this may be the position for you! Star Academy offers small class sizes, a team of highly trained teachers and specialists and a very supportive administration . Excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan repayment and professional development funds. Candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Hold a valid California license in Occupational Therapy and a minimum of 1 year of prior experience (clinical internship experience is accepted), preferably in a school-based and/or pediatric setting.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with students with learning differences, social
• cognitive challenges and executive function deficits in grades 1-12
• Knowledge of current evidenced based practices in Occupational Therapy
• Extensive knowledge of assessment tools and report writing
• Experience facilitating OT groups
• Experience with individual, small group and classroom-based service delivery models
• Experience being part of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) team and familiarity with IEP procedures including goal writing, updating and presenting at IEP meetings.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong record keeping and organizational skills Annual assignments are 202 days, 198 of which are teaching/student days.

To apply submit:

Resume Copy of licenses/credentials Three professional references Documents, in pdf format, can be emailed to: sheila.reilly@staracademy.org Positions will be posted until filled. Star Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00

• $110,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Occupational Therapy:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person