Occupational Therapist (OT)

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) POSITION: A management position reporting to the Director of Special Education RESPONSIBILITIES: •Serve as member of the educational team at all assigned sites and as a resource to school and agency personnel with regard to occupational therapy. •Provide consultation to administrators, psychologists, teachers, parents, students, and agencies serving students as appropriate. •Conduct occupational therapy assessments, submit reports, prepare Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) paperwork (goals/objectives) based on assessment results and in accordance with legal timelines. •Provide occupational therapy as a related service to students with IEP goals and objectives. •Supervise professional and technical staff, as needed, in the provision of occupational therapy services. •Provide inservice training and consultation to both regular education and special education staff. •Participate in training programs designed to improve competencies with regard to new materials, methods and techniques of assessment, current legislation, consultation skills, and best practices for occupational therapists. •Adhere to ethical standards with regard to issues of confidentiality, referrals to practitioners and agencies, and case management. •Perform related duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: •Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy •California Board of Occupational Therapy licensure •A valid California driver’s license and the ability to provide transportation between school sites. •First Aid and CPR certification TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in Occupational Therapy. •Previous employment as an Occupational Therapist with children in a school based setting, or suitable combination of training and experience.

Salary : $7,182 - $9,167