Occupational Therapist at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 12th Superintendent, Ms. Renee Hill and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of Special Education Services, participates as a member of the educational team; develops assessment reports; identifies student abilities within educational, developmental, or functional parameters; develops goals and objectives for consideration in the individualized education program (IEP) team meeting; develops individual occupational therapy intervention plans, and maintains appropriate documentation and reports.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Experience providing occupational therapy services to children of various ages. Experience working as part of an education team. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: First Aid Certificate. Valid California driver's license. Registration with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association desired.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for) • Resume • Two (2) Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last two (2) years) • Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) • First Aid Certificate (no online certificates) • Registration with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. High School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon hire. Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Experience providing occupational therapy services to children of various ages. Experience working as part of an education team. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: First Aid Certificate. Valid California driver's license. Registration with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association desired.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for) • Resume • Two (2) Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last two (2) years) • Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) • First Aid Certificate (no online certificates) • Registration with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. High School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon hire. Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
After a conditional offer of employment, applicants will be required to pay the cost of all pre-employment processing which may include, but are not limited to: physical/functional capacity examinations, drug/alcohol screening, tuberculosis screening questionnaire, and criminal background check. Additionally applicants will be required to complete/participate in pre-employment training which may include, but is not limited to the following: AB1432 Mandated Reporting training, Sexual Harassment training, Safety training, and Technology Acceptable Use.
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II: Haley Calhoun, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503, hcalhoun@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Comments and Other Information
After a conditional offer of employment, applicants will be required to pay the cost of all pre-employment processing which may include, but are not limited to: physical/functional capacity examinations, drug/alcohol screening, tuberculosis screening questionnaire, and criminal background check. Additionally applicants will be required to complete/participate in pre-employment training which may include, but is not limited to the following: AB1432 Mandated Reporting training, Sexual Harassment training, Safety training, and Technology Acceptable Use.
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II: Haley Calhoun, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503, hcalhoun@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Application Deadline
9/23/2024 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/9/2024
Contact
Sara Aranda
(951)788-7135
(951)788-7135
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Pay Range
$49.95 - $60.89 Per Hour
$49.95 - $60.89 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 48
Length of Work Year
10 month work year/ 8 hours per day; 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Special Education Department
Additionally
An eligibility list may be established from this recruitment to fill future vacancies.
Transfer for RUSD Employees Only
If you are interested in a transfer you MUST submit your application via this recruitment.
Testing/Interview Information
Applicants requiring testing will be notified via Edjoin. Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via telephone or Edjoin.