School Occupational Therapist at Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director in the Special Education division, provides for an educationally related occupational therapy assessment, which includes student observation, records review, interview, standardized and non-standardized testing in areas of suspected disability. Develops and implements long-term and short-term goals and objectives for the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Develops and implements training opportunities and in-services for educational staff and parents. This is an itinerant position based in Bakersfield, CA.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Credentials: • Possess certification as Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board. • Sensory-integration certification desirable. • Possess or secure within six (6) months of employment a certificate for first aid and CPR issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent. Experience: • Minimum of two years or more experience in pediatrics, including practice in assessment and therapy skills appropriate for the needs of a varied student population. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Certification (Copy of License)
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Credentials: • Possess certification as Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board. • Sensory-integration certification desirable. • Possess or secure within six (6) months of employment a certificate for first aid and CPR issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent. Experience: • Minimum of two years or more experience in pediatrics, including practice in assessment and therapy skills appropriate for the needs of a varied student population. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Certification (Copy of License)
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Application Deadline
Continuous
Date Posted
1/7/2025
Contact
Michelle Phillips
661-636-4752
661-636-4752
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$83,288.00 - $135,037.00 Annually
$83,288.00 - $135,037.00 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$83,288 -$135,037 per year based on 25 steps. Additional $1,300 annual stipend for Masters degree; $1,600 annual stipend for Doctorate.
Length of Work Year
205 days/12 months per year, 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Prepaid medical, vision, and dental plans are provided for the employee and eligible family members.