Occupational Therapist (OT) - 26/27 School Year

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.