Occupational Therapist

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Definition: To provide occupational therapy assessments, therapy and consultation to school district personnel for special education children, from birth to twenty two (22) years of age; to function as part of a multi disciplinary team providing integrated service to district students. Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from the Special Education Director. Exercises no supervision.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Evaluates student performance in a variety of areas including fine motor tasks, oral dysfunction sensory impairments, perceptual motor skills, posture and movement. Recommends methods and strategies to address student needs for therapy services. Collaborates with medical personnel and multi disciplinary team members in interpreting and implementing therapy services. Instructs teachers in positioning and handling techniques. Develops and reviews student goals and objectives in accordance with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Maintains records and documents. Attends meetings and conferences. Uses personal vehicle for travel related to duties. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience providing occupational therapy in a pediatric clinical/educational setting. AND Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with major course work in Occupational Therapy. Licenses/Certificates/Registrations: Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association or the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. A current American Red Cross CPR certification which includes children and adults. An appropriate, valid California driver's license and auto liability insurance.

Additional Information

Only online applications are accepted via

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office. Applications: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted. Recruitment Type: Open & Promotional (Anyone may apply for this position). Additional Salary Information: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 57A. Most positions in this class work 8hours/10months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service). Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees. For complete details visit Employee Benefits. The Examination: Training and Experience Evaluation. Weight: 100%. Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit. Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules. This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year. Reasonable Accommodations: The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district. District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of the application, as resumes will not be considered. In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver's license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function. Closing Date: Continuous-subject to close any time.