Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Position

This position is primarily responsible for providing occupational therapy services to students. Responsible for conducting assessments, planning with a multidisciplinary team of services providers, and providing appropriate intervention services to assist students from birth through 22 years old. Assist students in acquiring functional performance skills and to help them function independently. TCDE pays up to $21,048 per year towards Health & Welfare benefits SIGNING BONUS: $10,000 (one time) with a 3 year commitment.

Requirements / Qualifications

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply online through EdJoin. A complete application must be submitted electronically and include all required documents as separate attachments. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For details and qualifications on this position, please refer to the Job Description. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS Applicants are responsible for ALL of the following through EdJoin: * Completed online application via EDJOIN. * Valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy and/or NBCOT - (Submit verification of license/certification or submit copies of transcripts, licenses, and certificates for determining eligibility, whichever applies. * Copy of Transcript of highest degree obtained. * Letter of Introduction - Submit an original letter (not to exceed one (1) typewritten page) stating your educational background, experience as it relates to this position, and reasons for applying. (Note: A resume will not be considered a letter.) * Current Resume IMPORTANT NOTICE: All required documents must be attached and submitted through EdJoin at the time of application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Experience and Education: - Certification or willingness to obtain certification in sensory integration. - Experience working with children with special needs is desirable.

Comments and Other Information

The Tehama County Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Employment practices are free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or association with an individual or group possessing one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Following initial screening, selected applicants will be contacted regarding the interview process. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to complete fingerprinting (at department expense), sign a loyalty oath, provide proof of a negative tuberculosis test (at the candidate's expense), and submit documentation verifying eligibility to work in the United States. All correspondence related to this position and the application process will be conducted via email and/or phone. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that a valid email address and contact information are provided. The Tehama County Department of Education is located in Red Bluff, California, approximately two hours north of Sacramento. NOTE TO JOB SEEKERS: Tehama County Department of Education is located in Red Bluff, CA which is approximately 2 hours north of Sacramento.