Occupational Therapist (2548), Special Education Services

Job Class: 2548, Occupational Therapist

Salary Range: $49.24 - $59.87/hour

Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt ( )

Length of Appointment: Appointment not to exceed six (6) months. This position is excluded by the Charter from competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.

Calendar: Full Time / School Term

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 130 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:

• Student-centered: We put students’ needs first
• Fearless: We persist through challenges
• United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths
• Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
• Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

Essential Duties

The Occupational Therapist (OT) serves as a resource to the school community with regard to identifying, analyzing, understanding, and addressing fine motor, visual motor, motor coordination, visual perception, and sensory processing and integration differences as they impact learning.

• Utilizes a variety of standardized assessments, observations, and team input to evaluate student strengths and functional level to determine eligibility for services and to develop appropriate treatment goals
• Plans, provides and monitors occupational therapy treatment programs for students as outlined in Individual Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 Plan and assesses progress on goals
• Instructs children in self-care activities, sensory motor and daily living skills, including but not limited to visual, perceptual and fine motor skills
• Provides consultation with school personnel regarding the implementation of the program, including accommodations, use of equipment/tools, and strategies to improve generalization of skills across settings
• Provides training for school personnel
• Attends and participates in team conferences/IEP meetings designed to evaluate a child's educational needs
• Maintains service records, including session notes and goal progress, and provides progress reports as required
• Works in a school year assignment and a summer assignment (preK assessment and/or Extended School Year services)
• Other duties as assigned

The strongest candidates will have:

• Graduation from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Certificate of registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Must have completed all fieldwork requirements and possess a master’s degree or bachelor’s of science
• Sensory integration training desired, but not required
• A passionate belief in SFUSD’s Core Values: Student-Centered, Fearless, United, Social-Justice, and Diversity-Driven
• 2+ years of experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in a school system or other pediatric practice setting
• Knowledge of a variety of assessment tools for different ages and areas of need.
• Understanding of IDEA regulations and the IEP process.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with families, students, and colleagues
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Proficient computer skills, including Google Platform (email, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides)

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Occupational Therapy License issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT)

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $49.24 - $59.87/hour commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.