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Occupational Therapist
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An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$108,427 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Occupational Therapist at Hacienda La Puente Unified Print Application Deadline 9/14/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/21/2026 Contact Silvia Lagunas 6269333925 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $8,329.24 - $10,921.61 Monthly Add'l Salary Info Salary placement will be on Range 48 of the CSEA Salary Schedule. Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($8,329.24 per month) of this salary range. Length of Work Year One 11 month/40 hours per week position. Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Hacienda La Puente Unified School District (HLPUSD) is proud to serve a diverse student population, from Transitional Kindergarten to Adult Education of 31,000 total students. Two of our schools have been designated as National Blue Ribbon School, 13 Gold Ribbon Schools, and three high schools that have been honored in the U.S. News and World Report among the best high schools in the nation. HLPUSD continues to provide students with innovative programs such as our CSBA Golden Bell Award-winning dual immersion program. The District also operates the second largest adult education program in the state, offering career development in programs that range from culinary arts to certified nursing assistant, automotive repair, and much more. Our employees have received a combined 12% salary increase for the 2019-2022 years and Forbes recognized HLPUSD as the 41st Best Employer in CA! We are excited to have you apply to become a member of our HLPUSD family. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Executive Director of Special Education, the individual is to provide educationally related occupational therapy services to students with various disabilities according to the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). The Occupational Therapist participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, provides assessment, consultation and direct occupational therapy to students within educational, developmental and functional parameters; develops and implements individual and/or group occupational therapy intervention plans. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Answers to supplemental questions, proof of your highest obtained education, copy of a valid certificate of registration with the National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), copy of a license with the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT), and a copy of a valid First Aid certificate and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by a recognized training program (or proof of enrollment to obtain the certifications) must be submitted with the application. Additionally, a copy of your California Class C Driver's License and current car insurance must be submitted by the final test part. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) or fax them to Silvia Lagunas at (626) 333-7416.