Occupational Therapist

**DEFINITION** To provide occupational therapy assessments, therapy and consultation to school district personnel for special education children, from birth to twenty two (22) years of age; to function as part of a multi disciplinary team providing integrated service to district students. **SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED** Receives general supervision from the Special Education Director. Exercises no supervision.**EXAMPLES OF DUTIES** Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Evaluates student performance in a variety of areas including fine motor tasks, oral dysfunction sensory impairments, perceptual motor skills, posture and movement. Recommends methods and strategies to address student needs for therapy services. Collaborates with medical personnel and multi disciplinary team members in interpreting and implementing therapy services. Instructs teachers in positioning and handling techniques. Develops and reviews student goals and objectives in accordance with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Maintains records and documents. Attends meetings and conferences. Uses personal vehicle for travel related to duties. Performs related duties as assigned.**EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING** (These are the minimum experience and education/training standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for examination, as approved on May 26, 1999.) Experience providing occupational therapy in a pediatric clinical/educational setting. AND Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with major course work in Occupational Therapy. **LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS** Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association or the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. A current American Red Cross CPR certification which includes children and adults. An appropriate, valid California driver's license and auto liability insurance.\* **CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COMPLETE** [**JOB DESCRIPTION.**](https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd/classspecs/1021052?keywords=Occupational&pagetype=classSpecifications) **Only online applications are accepted via** [**https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd**](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd) **Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.** **APPLICATIONS:** Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted. **RECRUITMENT TYPE:** OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position). **ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION:** This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 57A. Most positions in this class work 8hours/10months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service). **BENEFITS:** Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees. For complete details visit [**Employee Benefits**](https://www.sbcusd.com/departments/business-services-division/employee-benefits) **THE EXAMINATION:** - Training and Experience Evaluation. WEIGHT: 100% - Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process. - Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit. - Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules. - This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year. **REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:** The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 as soon as possible. Failure to do so…