Occupational Therapist 24TP219

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 11-7-80Requirements / QualificationsMust submit an online EdJoin application, current resume, 2 letters of recommendation and copies of certification. Please refer to the job description for job duties and requirements necessary to apply for this position. License and Registration: *Current California Board of Occupational therapy License *Certificate of Registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy *School Based professional experience preferred.Copy of Transcript (Graduation from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy)Letter(s) of Recommendation ((2 letters))ResumeComments and Other InformationPer contract agreement, current WCCUSD employees will be considered first for vacant positions. Nondiscrimination Statement: The West Contra Costa Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net and Section 504 Coordinator: Darlene Almeida, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 307-4535, dalmeida@wccud.net. Declaración de No Discriminación: El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identificación con un género determinado, expresión de pertenencia a un género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen étnico, además de sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas. Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el personal de la Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinadora del Título IX: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net y con la Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Darlene Almeida, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 307-4535, dalmeida@wccusd.net.