<p>This school-based Occupational Therapist contract role is located in San Jose, California, serving a pediatric student population through a full school-year engagement. The position offers a strong hourly rate of $70 for a licensed OT with at least one year of experience, with preference given to clinicians who bring three or more years in a school or pediatric setting. Bilingual candidates — particularly Spanish or Vietnamese speakers — will find their skills especially valued in this diverse Bay Area community.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate of $70 per hour</li> <li>Contract length aligned with the full school year — predictable, structured schedule</li> <li>Daytime hours only — no evenings, weekends, or on-call obligations</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>School-based specialty setting serving a K–12 student population</li> <li>Day-shift schedule aligned with the academic calendar</li> <li>Opportunity to work with a linguistically diverse student body; Spanish and Vietnamese language skills are a meaningful asset</li> <li>Immediate start available — position is open now for the current school year</li> <li>Employment contingent on successful criminal record background check per California state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Occupational Therapist (OT) license required — California licensure or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Minimum of 1 year of OT experience required; 3 or more years strongly preferred</li> <li>School-based or pediatric OT experience is advantageous given the setting</li> <li>Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Vietnamese is beneficial but not a requirement</li> <li>Must be able to pass a criminal background check as required by California state law for school employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Jose anchors the southern end of Silicon Valley in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area — one of the most dynamic and culturally rich regions in the country. The city offers a year-round mild climate, world-class dining, access to outdoor recreation in the Santa Cruz Mountains and along the Bay, and proximity to San Francisco and Monterey. The area's exceptional diversity makes it a particularly rewarding environment for clinicians who enjoy working with multilingual, multicultural communities.</p>