Occupational Therapist - SELPA (Part-time 20 hours per week)

Occupational Therapist

Under the direction of the Director, principal or designee, 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.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: BA/BS or MA/MS degree in Occupational Therapy. One year work experience providing occupational therapy services for children birth to twenty-two. Experience working with children with special needs is preferred.

REGISTRATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Valid Occupational Therapy License registered though the California Department of Consumer Affairs is required. California State License. Valid California driver's license.

To be considered for this position, please submit the required documents in addition to a fully completed employment application on EdJoin.

• Certificate Copy (Bachelors or Masters Degree)
• Certification (Copy of OT License registered through CA Dept of Consumers Affairs)
• Copy of Transcript (Official Transcripts with conferral date will be required upon offer of employment)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters dated within the last 18 months **[LETTERS MUST BE DATED]**)
• Resume

**Please note Superintendent Policy # 3521.1** Letters of Recommendation: Ventura County Office of Education letterhead and/or the name of the Office are not to be used by employees in providing letters of recommendation or other types of endorsement without the express review and approval of the Superintendent or appropriate branch Associate Superintendent. Please contact your supervisor for approval. Ventura County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer. **Please note Superintendent Policy # 3521.1** Letters of Recommendation: Ventura County Office of Education letterhead and/or the name of the Office are not to be used by employees in providing letters of recommendation or other types of endorsement without the express review and approval of the Superintendent or appropriate branch Associate Superintendent. Please contact your supervisor for approval. Ventura County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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