Occupational Therapist 26TP138

Occupational Therapist

The position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print West Contra Costa Unified School District OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST DEFINITION: Under direction, to plan and perform occupational therapy work, including sensory integration; to observe and report on the results of treatment; and to do related work is required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Positions in this classification are required to plan and administer occupational therapy treatments for school children under medical direction. To assist in developing, monitoring, and coordinating a district-wide program for sensory motor services. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Plans and performs occupational therapy treatments for school children in accordance with medical direction; teaches self-care activities with particular emphasis on sensory integration, sensory motor and daily living skills remediation; adapts games, crafts, and other related activities as therapeutic exercises; plans and supervises group activities; instructs school children and their families in the use of special equipment and of suitable activities for continuation of treatments at home; provides in-service training for school personnel; instructs and assists teachers, aides, and other school personnel in the implementation of related to sensory motor needs; provides assessment and on going evaluation; provides input to district-wide eligibility and planning team; consults and cooperates with educational personnel and community organizations in integrating programs for handicapped school children; observes patients' behavior and progress; makes required records and reports.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Arts, crafts, recreational and group activities useful in occupational therapy; Neuromuscular development; The theory of mental and physical rehabilitation; Objectives of occupational therapy; The physical and psychological problems of handicapped persons and their families; The growth and development of children; The fundamentals of self-care and other similar activities; Ability to: Explain and interpret occupational therapy; Use special toys and equipment as therapeutic devices; Deal effectively with handicapped students, their families and school personnel. Education: Graduation from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy. License: 1) Certificate of registration with the American Association Of Occupational Therapists. 2) Certification by the center for the Study Of Sensory-Integration Dysfunction. JJD:aw 11-7-80

Requirements / Qualifications: Must submit an online EdJoin application, current resume, 2 letters of recommendation and copies of certification. Please refer to the job description for job duties and requirements necessary to apply for this position. License and Registration: *Current California Board of Occupational therapy License *Certificate of Registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy *School Based professional experience preferred.

Please note: Any incomplete applications will not be considered to move foward. Please make sure that the application is complete and that attachments are submitted.

• Copy of Transcript (Graduation from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation ((2 letters))
• Resume

Comments and Other Information: Per contract agreement, current WCCUSD employees will be considered first for vacant positions. Nondiscrimination Statement The West Contra Costa Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, and Section 504 Coordinator: Christine Hatcher, Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services Plan (CCEIS), 3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. Declaracin de No Discriminacin El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohbe la discriminacin, la intimidacin, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidacin en base a las caractersticas reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, gnero, identificacin con un gnero determinado, expresin de pertenencia a un gnero, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen tnico, religion, edad, adems de sexo, orientacin sexual o asociacin con una persona o grupo de personas con una o ms de estas caractersticas ya sean reales o percibidas. Para preguntas o quejas, comunquese con el personal del Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinador del Ttulo IX: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, y Seccin 504 Coordinadora: Christine Hatcher, Plan de Servicios Integrales de Intervencin Temprana Coordinados (CCEIS), 3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io.