Occupational Therapist, Special Education PC

Occupational Therapist

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for participating with an integrative collaborative team to provide assessment, consultation to parents and teachers; performing consultation services and direct treatment for students with special needs and disabilities from birth to age twenty two; providing occupational therapy services, intervention, treatment and activities to enhance sensory processing, perceptual-motor skills, motor coordination, self-care, muscle strength, range of motion, postural reflexes and other functional abilities among identified students; conducting student assessments and providing recommendations for occupational therapy intervention; developing, implementing, evaluating and modifying occupational therapy treatment plans and interventions in response to student needs and disabilities.

Education and Experience: - Master's degree from an accredited college or university in occupational therapy or a related field - One (1) year experience providing occupational therapy to children with various disabilities in an educational, rehabilitative or related setting Licenses and Certifications: - Occupational Therapist Certification issued by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - State Occupational Therapist license - CPR and first aid certification to be obtained within first 6 months of employment - California Driver's License with evidence of insurability

• Certificate Copy (NBCOT)
• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Other (State Occupational Therapist license)
• Resume

Desirable Qualifications: - Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish - Ability to communicate in Manually Coded English (MCE), American Sign Language (ASL), - Signing Exact English (SEE)/or Signed English Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.