Occupational Therapist (25-26SY)

The Organization

Lighthouse Community Public Schools

At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we are engaged in an educational movement that goes beyond our classrooms working to disrupt inequities by providing our students and families exceptional educational opportunities every day. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice rooted in the EL Education Model, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes where each child is at the center of their own learning. Our mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. Founded in 2002, LCPS operates two high-achieving TK-12 public charter schools whose goal is to be the highest performing schools in East Oakland. Our two schools serve over 1,600 students and are a beacon for public education and our graduates fulfill the promise of a better, brighter Oakland.

Learn more at www.lighthousecharter.org.

The Opportunity

LCPS Occupational Therapist

Competencies and Qualifications

Lighthouse Community Charter School is looking for an Occupational Therapist who is relentlessly committed to ensuring that traditionally underserved students achieve our mission of completing college and securing the career of choice. Lighthouse staff believe that this important mission is not only attainable; it is essential to transforming our Oakland community. The Occupational Therapist will be an integral part of our Special Education Program.

Roles and Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations for initial or triennial evaluations (including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observing, and writing a report) and interpret results to parents, teachers, and administrators

• Provide recommendations to the individualized education plan (IEP) team regarding eligibility pursuant to California Education Code, goals, accommodations, modifications, and services

• Provide direct, individual and/or small group occupational therapy to students inside or outside of the general education setting

• Collaborate with the general education and special education teachers, as well as other service providers, to support fine/gross motor and sensory needs across all settings and encourage the generalization of skills

• Monitor and evaluate equipment needs; order and adjust equipment to assist the student

• Visit students’ educational environments to assess adaptive equipment needs to allow eligible individuals to participate in educationally-relevant activities

• Partner with families to share strategies and recommendations for how to support goals in the home

• Collect data on students’ progress in order to adjust support and instruction

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in the multi-tiered systems of supports through providing observation and recommendations, screening students, and/or providing therapy through a response to intervention model

• Participate in special education team meetings to support alignment across the program

• Create and maintain, records, files, and reports as required by federal, state, and SELPA regulations

• Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education and participate in professional development to keep abreast of best practices and other relevant content

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, LCPS mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or equivalent in occupational therapy from an accredited educational institution

• Valid license with the California Board of Occupational Therapy

• Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association, preferred

• 2+ years as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in a school setting

• Knowledge of El Dorado Charter SELPA and SEIS, preferred

• Spanish fluency, preferred

Environmental Requirements:

Able to work in:

• Loud environments such as cafeterias, playgrounds, classrooms, and large professional settings

• Indoor/Outdoor adaptability to all weather conditions related to outdoor activities and/or travel to field trips and school-sponsored events

• Airconditioned and heated environments under fluorescent lighting.

Physical Demands:

Ability to: See and hear on a continuous basis and speak frequently. Sit and stand for extended periods of time. Stop, extend, kneel and reach. Lift up to 25 pounds. Walk for long periods of time. On rare occasions, would need to move quickly or run over smooth to uneven surfaces indoor/outdoor. Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding and whiteboard usage. Occasional travel to sites for PD within and outside LCPS.

SUPERVISION

This position reports to: Senior Director of Special Education.

TIME COMMITMENT

This position is 1.0 FTE (full-time exempt) and follows a 10-month (190 day) work year with significant student-free days for professional learning and collaboration with colleagues and interaction with families. All new instructional staff will report in late July 28, 2025 (exact calendar TBD).

Common Building Hours: All teachers are expected to maintain common building hours for their school site. These may be subject to change for the 2025-26SY:

• Campus Building Hours: 8:00 - 4:00 pm M, Tu, Th, Fri and 8:00-5:00 on Wednesdays for Professional Development.

• Occasional evening events during the year including start of year Icecream Social, Back to School Night, Expo, and other events identified by the school calendar in advance

OUR COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we take good care of our employees. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a competitive salary and generous health and retirement benefits (100% employee health coverage/50% for dependents; 8% employer-matching for retirement program; medical and dependent FSA).

Salary range: $85,000-120,000 at full-time.

TO APPLY

People of color and bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume

• Cover letter describing your interest in this position and why you are an optimal fit

• 4-5 references with Name, Email, Phone Number and Title/nature of working relationship

• A list of all prior school-based employers: In accordance with Education Code section 44939.5, Lighthouse is required by law to request information from your former school-based employers about your employment history, including verification of credentialed and/or classified experience and whether you were ever the subject of a credible complaint, substantiated investigation, or discipline for egregious misconduct at your school.

Application submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis. In-person interviews and performance tasks will take place on-site.

Lighthouse Community Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.

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