Occupational Therapist at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 12th Superintendent, Ms. Renee Hill and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of Special Education Services, participates as a member of the educational team; develops assessment reports; identifies student abilities within educational, developmental, or functional parameters; develops goals and objectives for consideration in the individualized education program (IEP) team meeting; develops individual occupational therapy intervention plans, and maintains appropriate documentation and reports.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Experience providing occupational therapy services to children of various ages. Experience working as part of an education team. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: First Aid Certificate. Valid California driver's license. Registration with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association desired.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for) • Resume • Two (2) Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last two (2) years) • Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) • First Aid Certificate (no online certificates) • Registration with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy • Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association desired Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Experience providing occupational therapy services to children of various ages. Experience working as part of an education team. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: First Aid Certificate. Valid California driver's license. Registration with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association desired.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for) • Resume • Two (2) Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last two (2) years) • Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) • First Aid Certificate (no online certificates) • Registration with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy • Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association desired Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
After a conditional offer of employment, applicants will be required to pay the cost of all pre-employment processing which may include: physical examinations, drug/alcohol screening, TB screening questionnaire, and fingerprints. Additionally applicants will be required to complete/participate in the following: AB1432 Mandated Reporting training, Safety training, and Technology Acceptable Use.
Riverside Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in all district programs, activities, and employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, parental or marital status, pregnancy, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information on the District’s nondiscrimination/harassment/intimidation/bullying, sexual harassment, and uniform complaint policies and procedures, click on the "Nondiscrimination/Uniform Complaint Policies and Procedures" link below.
Comments and Other Information
After a conditional offer of employment, applicants will be required to pay the cost of all pre-employment processing which may include: physical examinations, drug/alcohol screening, TB screening questionnaire, and fingerprints. Additionally applicants will be required to complete/participate in the following: AB1432 Mandated Reporting training, Safety training, and Technology Acceptable Use.
Riverside Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in all district programs, activities, and employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, parental or marital status, pregnancy, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information on the District’s nondiscrimination/harassment/intimidation/bullying, sexual harassment, and uniform complaint policies and procedures, click on the "Nondiscrimination/Uniform Complaint Policies and Procedures" link below.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
8/13/2019
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
Range 48: $41.52 - $50.61
Length of Work Year
10 months per year/8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
Special Education Department
Testing/Interview Information:
Applicants requiring testing will be notified via Edjoin. Candidates invited to interview will contacted via telephone or Edjoin.