Solano County Office of Education JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist (Range 52) DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY Under general direction, provides assessment, consultation and/or treatment to children with disabilities who qualify for occupational therapy services. DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO Manager, Occupational Therapy JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from an accredited program in occupational therapy. Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association as an Occupational Therapist. Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required. Current license from the California Board of Occupational Therapy required. Capacity to follow guidelines of determination and provisions of educationally necessary occupational therapies. Ability to understand, interpret, and provide educationally necessary therapies. Knowledge of and ability to provide occupational therapy assessments. Experience working with children as an Occupational Therapist, with experience working in a public education setting preferred. Possession of a valid California driver's license. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with county office personnel, school district personnel, and outside agencies. Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and persuasively, both orally and in writing. This work consists of complex professional duties at a senior level of job performance. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Processes referrals for students. Provides direct occupational therapy to students. Completes initial educationally related perceptual/sensory/motor assessments. Provides clinical supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. Develops treatment plans and goals, with appropriate referrals to other agencies when necessary. Participates in the development of procedures, reporting forms, and records to manage the program. Prepares written reports. Attends initial IEP to review assessments, and attends other IEP meetings as appropriate. Provides in-services, training, and consultation to special education staff and parents as needed. Maintains positive and open communication with staff, schools, parents, and agencies. Reviews occupational therapy/physical therapy progress reports. Maintains SELPA therapy rooms/equipment. Consults with non-public agencies in related areas. Attends appropriate in-service/staff development meetings. Performs related duties as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a broad framework of overall objectives. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Employees in this classification may coordinate the workflow for other staff members in operational unit. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS This position requires a physical examination be taken and passed based on the physical requirements listed below: Work Position (Percentage of Time): Standing (60%) Walking (30%) Sitting (10%) Body Movement (Frequency): None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4) Lifting - lbs. (0-40) Lifting (3) Bending (4) Pushing and/or Reaching Kneeling or Pulling Loads (3) Overhead (2) Squatting (3) Climbing Stairs (2) Climbing Ladders (1) Revised 9/6/07 Occupational Therapist

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