Occupational Therapist 24TP219 at West Contra Costa Unified School District
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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.
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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.
- Copy of Transcript (Graduation from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((2 letters))
- Resume
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.
- 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, 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, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net and Section 504 Coordinator: Darlene Almeida, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 307-4535, dalmeida@wccud.net.
Declaración de No Discriminación:
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identificación con un género determinado, expresión de pertenencia a un género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen étnico, además de sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas.
Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el personal de la Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinadora del Título IX: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net y con la Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Darlene Almeida, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 307-4535, dalmeida@wccusd.net.
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, 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, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net and Section 504 Coordinator: Darlene Almeida, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 307-4535, dalmeida@wccud.net.
Declaración de No Discriminación:
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identificación con un género determinado, expresión de pertenencia a un género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen étnico, además de sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas.
Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el personal de la Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinadora del Título IX: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net y con la Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Darlene Almeida, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 307-4535, dalmeida@wccusd.net.