Occupational Therapist - Special Education
Merced County Office of Education
Occupational Therapist
Under the director's direction, the occupational therapist provides occupational therapy and rehabilitation services, including assessment, development of treatment goals and plans, and direct intervention to assist students between ages 3 and 22 in acquiring functional and independent life skills.
Requirements / Qualifications
1) Complete online application 2) Resume 3) 3 current Letters of Recommendation (SIGNED & DATED within the last 18 months). 4) Unofficial College Transcripts and/or degree showing Bachelor's degree from accredited university 5) Occupational Therapist Certified by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board, Inc. & Occupational Therapist Licensed with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). 6) Experience: Providing occupational therapy services to children with moderate to severe disabilities, including pediatric and sensory motor training
Upon hire, must present official transcripts, original certificate/license H-6 DMV printout, CA driver license, and insurance liability.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate's eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities. IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate's eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
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