Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

SUMMARY: Under general direction of a Certified Occupational Therapist and supervision of District Occupational Therapists, assists in providing direct services to assist students with mental, physical, developmental or emotional disabilities that impact their educational performance; monitors the use of assistive technology devices and systems; assists in the procurement, preparation and maintenance of materials and supplies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from High School and one (1) year of experience providing direct therapy to individuals in need of occupational therapy in a clinical or educational setting and/or possession of certified license in occupational therapy, or graduation from a certified occupational therapist assistant certificate program. Additional experience working with children (ages three to twenty-one) is desirable. CPR and First Aid certification are required within 30 days of hire. Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant License from the California Board of Occupational Therapy is required.

The Palm Springs Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, of any student by anyone, based on the student's actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery; parental, marital, family status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; or genetic information; or, association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs.