Occupational Therapist at West Covina Unified
Requirements / Qualifications
The following documents must be attached to your online application: •Letter of Introduction •Resume •At least three Letters of Reference less than one year old and one must be from immediate supervisor Experience and Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution; a Masters or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy is desirable • Certification in Occupational Therapy from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy or the American Occupational Therapy Association and applicable licensure in the State of California • Experience providing direct therapeutic occupational therapy services to children of various ages with mild, moderate, and/or severe disabilities including motor integration and other related areas
Licenses/Other Requirements: • Must possess a valid California Driver’s License during course of employment and available use of a motor vehicle; must be insurable at standard rates and maintain such insurability during the course of employment • Must possess a valid First Aid and CPR certification during course of employment, as well as meeting requirements to keep certificates current
Requirements / Qualifications
The following documents must be attached to your online application: •Letter of Introduction •Resume •At least three Letters of Reference less than one year old and one must be from immediate supervisor Experience and Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution; a Masters or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy is desirable • Certification in Occupational Therapy from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy or the American Occupational Therapy Association and applicable licensure in the State of California • Experience providing direct therapeutic occupational therapy services to children of various ages with mild, moderate, and/or severe disabilities including motor integration and other related areas
Licenses/Other Requirements: • Must possess a valid California Driver’s License during course of employment and available use of a motor vehicle; must be insurable at standard rates and maintain such insurability during the course of employment • Must possess a valid First Aid and CPR certification during course of employment, as well as meeting requirements to keep certificates current
Comments and Other Information
Upon being recommended for employment and prior to formal Board of Education approval, the following pre-employment steps must be completed as required by District policy and State and Federal law:
• A Mantoux Tuberculin Test within 60 days of hire date
• Drug Screening by District approved facility
• Fingerprint Clearance
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Certification
- Injury and Illness Prevention Program
- School Bullying Certification
- Anti-Harassment Training
- Email and Messaging Training
- Cybersecurity Overview
-Workplace Violence Training
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT TITLE II, CCR TITLE 5, TITLE IX, AND SECTION 504
The West Covina Unified School District (WCUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The WCUSD shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The District does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to any of the activities and programs available and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts of America or other designated youth groups. Specifically, state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in enrollment, counseling, and the availability of physical education, athletic activities, and sports. Transgender students shall be permitted to participate in gender segregated school programs and activities and to use facilities consistent with their gender identity. The District assures that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District programs. Copies of WCUSD’s policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection are available on the WCUSD website. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the District’s designated compliance coordinators.
Title II, CCR Title 5, and Title IX Coordinator:
Mr. Michael F. Seaman, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources
1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4600, ext. 1102 or mseaman@wcusd.org
Section 504 Coordinator:
Devon Rose, Ed.D., Director of Student Services
1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4600, ext. 1207 or devon.rose@wcusd.org
Comments and Other Information
Upon being recommended for employment and prior to formal Board of Education approval, the following pre-employment steps must be completed as required by District policy and State and Federal law:
• A Mantoux Tuberculin Test within 60 days of hire date
• Drug Screening by District approved facility
• Fingerprint Clearance
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Certification
- Injury and Illness Prevention Program
- School Bullying Certification
- Anti-Harassment Training
- Email and Messaging Training
- Cybersecurity Overview
-Workplace Violence Training
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT TITLE II, CCR TITLE 5, TITLE IX, AND SECTION 504
The West Covina Unified School District (WCUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The WCUSD shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The District does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to any of the activities and programs available and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts of America or other designated youth groups. Specifically, state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in enrollment, counseling, and the availability of physical education, athletic activities, and sports. Transgender students shall be permitted to participate in gender segregated school programs and activities and to use facilities consistent with their gender identity. The District assures that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District programs. Copies of WCUSD’s policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection are available on the WCUSD website. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the District’s designated compliance coordinators.
Title II, CCR Title 5, and Title IX Coordinator:
Mr. Michael F. Seaman, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources
1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4600, ext. 1102 or mseaman@wcusd.org
Section 504 Coordinator:
Devon Rose, Ed.D., Director of Student Services
1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4600, ext. 1207 or devon.rose@wcusd.org