Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (ID 2930)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for the South County SELPA Department of the Student Services and Programs Division. Under direction of special education administrative and occupational therapy staff, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant performs as a member of a team by providing direct occupational therapy services to children and assessing children to determine current levels of motor development, areas of family concern and the child's developmental areas of need.

This position requires any combination of education, training and experience which includes possession of an Associate degree in occupational therapy; and previous work experience with children (ages three to twenty-one); experience working in a school setting; and experience working as a member of a transdisciplinary team. Additional experience working collaboratively with families as well as experience working with special needs children is desirable.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Valid California Board of Occupational Therapy license

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:

• Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position
• Letter of Introduction
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year
• Copy of transcripts verifying Associate degree in occupational therapy
• Copy of National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification
• Copy of California Board of Occupational Therapy License

The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy and any other vacancies in this classification for the next six (6) months, or until the list is exhausted.

For inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Human Resources contact listed on this posting. To maintain a fair and consistent process, please do not reach out to the hiring department or its staff.

Join our amazing team! The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!

Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.

Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.