Occupational Therapy Specialist Jobs

Description

BASIC FUNCTION:
The Occupational Therapy Specialist provides assessment, consultation, and direct occupational therapy to students enrolled in or referred to special education programs. The Occupational Therapy Specialist also collaborates with general and special education staff and parents, to identify strategies, methods, and patterns of instructional support.

POSITION SCHEDULE:
Positions typically work 10 months (217 days) or 11 months (239 days) per year.

The Occupational Therapy Specialist will be paid on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Grade: 061
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Examples of Duties

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Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from an accredited school of occupational therapy and California license as an Occupational Therapist; clinical affiliation in pediatrics is desirable; experience working with children in occupational therapy or educational setting is highly desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A current and valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice occupational therapy. Possession of a valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided).

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents:

• A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
• Please note that general or occasional Substitute Experience is not included when determining if a candidate has met the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education.
• Answer all supplemental questions
  • The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
• Individuals working in related, specific, LONG-TERM substitute assignments of substantial hours per week must specify each separate long-term assignment in their work history in order for this experience to POSSIBLY count towards meeting the minimum qualifications.
• This information must include an approximate start date, end date (where applicable), specific site, job title, hours per week, and job duties performed for each long-term assignment.
• Online employment application
  • Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education.
  • Substitute Experience:
    • Please note that general or occasional Substitute Experience is not included when determining if a candidate has met the minimum qualifications for the position.
    • Individuals working in related, specific, LONG-TERM substitute assignments of substantial hours per week must specify each separate long-term assignment in their work history in order for this experience to POSSIBLY count towards meeting the minimum qualifications.
    • This information must include an approximate start date, end date (where applicable), specific site, job title, hours per week, and job duties performed for each long-term assignment.
• Attach proof of education & OT License
  • Education will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached
    • Photocopy of Degree or
    • Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcript
• Photocopy of Degree or
• Foreign Equivalency Certification: Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation.
• Additional documents
  • A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
  • Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application.
• Education will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached
  • Photocopy of Degree or
  • Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcript
• Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application.
• The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
• Substitute Experience:
  • Please note that general or occasional Substitute Experience is not included when determining if a candidate has met the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Individuals working in related, specific, LONG-TERM substitute assignments of substantial hours per week must specify each separate long-term assignment in their work history in order for this experience to POSSIBLY count towards meeting the minimum qualifications.
  • This information must include an approximate start date, end date (where applicable), specific site, job title, hours per week, and job duties performed for each long-term assignment.
• Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcript

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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