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The Occupational Therapy

Assistant will work across multiple (2-3) Rocketship school sites under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist(s) serving those school sites and report to the Associate Director of Occupational Therapy. Rocketship’s Occupational Therapy Assistants are responsible for providing both direct and indirect support to students, families, and staff members in order to ensure high-quality programming for students, particularly those with disabilities. Under the supervision of Rocketship’s Occupational Therapist(s), the Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for implementing intervention plans and goals, providing support and guidance to students in areas such as fine motor skills, self-care, sensory processing, and self-regulation to support their development of skills related to daily living, academic achievement, and social participation.

This role is expected to start in the 2026-2027 school year and supports our East Bay sites (Concord and Antioch) with regular, in-person presence at school sites.



Assisting the occupational therapist in the evaluation and assessment of students' occupational therapy needs Providing one-on-one or small group therapy sessions to students as needed Collaborating with teachers, parents, and other school personnel to support the integration of therapy goals into the student's daily routine and academic activities Participating in career development opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in occupational therapy Completing intervention session notes and contributing to progress reports in a timely manner according to school policy Assist in the implementation of evaluation/IEP/504 recommendations, as needed Must possess an occupational therapy assistant degree from an ACOTE-accredited program and have a valid license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy Experience working with individuals with a range of disabilities (learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, autism, etc.) (Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a work environment that is still evolving Possession of a valid driver’s license: willingness to provide own transportation in conduct of work assignments as you will be required to travel from site to site to work with students and faculty at all sites Experience working with elementary-age children in school-based practice in California.



$Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, adaptable spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.

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📌 Full Time Occupational Therapy Assistant (Ochre River)
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