Salary: Framework B- Range: $53,024 - $83,958 (columns A-H). Salary is commensurate with experience and education level.

Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students.  HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12 across four campuses.

 

Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team!

 

 

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for ensuring that occupational therapy services are delivered to students with various disabilities in accordance with the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

 

●      Collaborates with team members for the purpose of providing individual, in-depth assessments of students to determine the nature and extent of motor disabilities.

●      Assess students' motor development and performance in activities related to curriculum and applicable to activities of daily living for the purpose of developing baseline information for placement and program development.

●      Reports assessment results for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding students' progress, expectations, goals, etc.

●      Participates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting for the purpose of developing and updating annual goals and objectives.

●      Develops, coordinates and implements individual occupational therapy intervention plans that support the IEP goals and objectives.

●      Recommends appropriate materials and activities for the purpose of improving students' motor skills.

●      Trains and serves as a consultant to program staff in areas such as sensory motor, sensory stimulation and body awareness, fine motor and gross motor skills and other areas within the therapist's area of expertise.

●      Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.).

 

 

●      Knowledge and application of occupational techniques in children with disabilities

●      Knowledge of intellectual, sensory, and physical development of children

●      Treatment techniques

●      Effective communication

●      Assessment accuracy to determine needs

●      Ability to manage and appreciate diversity

●      Presentation skills

●      Significant physical abilities that may require carrying, balancing, reaching, crouching, etc.

 

 

●      Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required

●      Prior job related experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform functions of the position

●      A valid license by the California Board of Occupational Therapy is required

●      A valid Class C, California driver's license, a driving record that meets district insurability requirements, and use of a personal vehicle is required

●      Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates issued by an authorized agency are required

 

 BENEFITS

HTH offers:

* Medical, dental and vision insurance (elective)

* AFLAC supplemental insurance (elective)

* Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (elective)

* California State Teacher Retirement Plan (CalPERS) (mandatory)

* 403(b) Plan and group life insurance (elective)

* No cost after-care for K-8 HTH students of staff members; and

 

If you fit the qualifications above, and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!

To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application: https://www.hightechhigh.org/about-us/join-our-team

Open until filled.