Occupational Therapist 26TP138

West Contra Costa Unified School District OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST DEFINITION: Under direction, to plan and perform occupational therapy work, including sensory integration; to observe and report on the results of treatment; and to do related work is required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Positions in this classification are required to plan and administer occupational therapy treatments for school children under medical direction. To assist in developing, monitoring, and coordinating a district-wide program for sensory motor services. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Plans and performs occupational therapy treatments for school children in accordance with medical direction; teaches self-care activities with particular emphasis on sensory integration, sensory motor and daily living skills remediation; adapts games, crafts, and other related activities as therapeutic exercises; plans and supervises group activities; instructs school children and their families in the use of special equipment and of suitable activities for continuation of treatments at home; provides in-service training for school personnel; instructs and assists teachers, aides, and other school personnel in the implementation of related to sensory motor needs; provides assessment and on going evaluation; provides input to district-wide eligibility and planning team; consults and cooperates with educational personnel and community organizations in integrating programs for handicapped school children; observes patients’ behavior and progress; makes required records and reports. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Arts, crafts, recreational and group activities useful in occupational therapy; Neuromuscular development; The theory of mental and physical rehabilitation; Objectives of occupational therapy; The physical and psychological problems of handicapped persons and their families; The growth and development of children; The fundamentals of self-care and other similar activities; Ability to: Explain and interpret occupational therapy; Use special toys and equipment as therapeutic devices; Deal effectively with handicapped students, their families and school personnel. Education: Graduation from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy. License: 1) Certificate of registration with the American Association Of Occupational Therapists. 2) Certification by the center for the Study Of Sensory-Integration Dysfunction. JJD:aw 11-7-80