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Occupational Therapist - 40% - 2026/27 School Year - Murrieta Valley Unified School District
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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
- 40%•2026/27 School Year•Murrieta Valley Unified School District at Murrieta Valley Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/8/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/1/2026 Contact Sitara Danishwar 9516961600 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Range 24: $39,099.
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- $49,930.00 Initial Placement Based on Experience Length of Work Year 2-day position
- 8 hours / 205 days /10 months
Employment Type Part Time Department:
Special Education Anticipated Interview Date TBD
- Information regarding interview selection and invitation is sent through email. Hours 7:45am
- 3:45pm (1/2-hour unpaid lunch) Work Days 2-day position, Tuesdays and Fridays
TTS 2/602/006
Location:
E. Hale Curran Elementary School About the Employer Welcome to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, a 2018 California Exemplary School District! Thank you for your interest in joining MVUSD, a student-centered district of choice in south Riverside County. We proudly educate over 21,000 students from preschool through high school with rigorous academic programs designed to help every student succeed. We inspire students to participate in our highly acclaimed visual and performing arts programs, championship athletic programs and nationally recognized student activity programs. Highly qualified teachers and staff provide a world-class education that integrates academic and vocational skills and prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of a competitive global society. The district also offers adult and community education, early childhood education, child care and a parent center. MVUSD strives to recruit and retain the very best candidates who will inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care. Job Summary Job Summary Participates as a member of the educational team; develops assessment reports; identifies student abilities within educational, developmental, or functional parameters; develops goals and objectives for consideration in the individualized education program (IEP) team meeting; develops individual occupational therapy intervention plans, and maintains appropriate documentation and reports. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Training and Experience 1. Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. 2. Experience providing occupational therapy services to children of various ages. 3. Experience working as part of an education team. 4. A work history demonstrating dependability and reliability. Attach required materials to Edjoin application: Three Letters of Reference Letter of Introduction Resume Occupational Therapist License
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Must use safety equipment and devices designated for this position. 2. Possession and maintenance of a First Aid Certificate and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. 3. Possession and maintenance of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License; have an acceptable driving record; and be insurable at standard rates by the district's insurance carrier and maintain such insurance during the course of employment. 4. Registration with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. 5. Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association desired. 6. Some positions in this setting may require individuals who can read, write, and/or speak a secondary language.
Requirements / Qualifications
Training and Experience 1. Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. 2. Experience providing occupational therapy services to children of various ages. 3. Experience working as part of an education team. 4. A work history demonstrating dependability and reliability. Attach required materials to Edjoin application: Three Letters of Reference Letter of Introduction Resume Occupational Therapist License
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Must use safety equipment and devices designated for this position. 2. Possession and maintenance of a First Aid Certificate and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. 3. Possession and maintenance of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License; have an acceptable driving record; and be insurable at standard rates by the district's insurance carrier and maintain such insurance during the course of employment. 4. Registration with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. 5. Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association desired. 6. Some positions in this setting may require individuals who can read, write, and/or speak a secondary language. Comments and Other Information Please attach all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Completion of the EDJOIN online application is required. The 'Record of Work Experience' section must be fully completed. A resume does not take the place of a completed application, but you may include a resume for additional information. Comments and Other Information Please attach all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Completion of the EDJOIN online application is required. The 'Record of Work Experience' section must be fully completed. A resume does not take the place of a completed application, but you may include a resume for additional information. Links Related To This Job Murrieta Valley USD Main webpage View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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