Occupational Therapist at Lake Elsinore Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Special Education, the Occupational Therapist (OT) will lead the process in development, implementation, and coordination of the OT program. Screening, evaluation, educational program/transition planning, therapeutic intervention, and exit planning is provided for students identified with or suspected of having disabilities that interfere with their ability to perform daily life activities or participate in necessary/desired occupations. Professional judgment/clinical knowledge are used to develop individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role, interaction skills, process skills, play, community integration/work, and graphic communication. OTs regularly collaborate with other disciplines/ services at departmental/system levels. Clinical reasoning and professional judgment are essential to ensuring the safety of students and protecting liability of the school system and the therapist. Direct supervision may be exercised over support personnel, such as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
Requirements / Qualifications
Professional Resume Current Occupational Therapy License Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation
Minimum Qualifications: 1. License: Initial certification by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy; Current license by the Board of Occupational Therapy; Valid CA Drivers License and evidence of insurability; Department of Justice fingerprint clearance; and negative pre-employment drug screen test/negative TB results 2. Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree desired 3. Experience: Successfully graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT and have completed all fieldwork requirements; At least two (2) years of full-time occupational therapist experience in a school system or other pediatric practice setting desired 4. Ability to: Ensure accurate assessments of developmental status and educational needs of children; Work collaboratively with a team of others; Work independently with limited supervision; Oversee and coordinate the work of others; Utilize correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; Utilize exemplary oral and written communication skills; Provide outstanding public relations techniques 5. Knowledge of: Human development throughout the life span and integrates with student’s unique developmental status (intellectual, sensory, and physical) ; Influence of disabilities, socio-cultural and socio-economic factors on student’s ability to participate in occupations; OT theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice to guide intervention decisions; Techniques used in the assessment & treatment of disabilities; Child guidance principles/practices related to children with special needs; Variety of current treatment approaches appropriate to meet the students needs, instructional goals, and classroom support; Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies and procedures that mandate and guide OT practice in schools See Job Description for Complete List
Requirements / Qualifications
Professional Resume Current Occupational Therapy License Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation
Minimum Qualifications: 1. License: Initial certification by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy; Current license by the Board of Occupational Therapy; Valid CA Drivers License and evidence of insurability; Department of Justice fingerprint clearance; and negative pre-employment drug screen test/negative TB results 2. Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree desired 3. Experience: Successfully graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT and have completed all fieldwork requirements; At least two (2) years of full-time occupational therapist experience in a school system or other pediatric practice setting desired 4. Ability to: Ensure accurate assessments of developmental status and educational needs of children; Work collaboratively with a team of others; Work independently with limited supervision; Oversee and coordinate the work of others; Utilize correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; Utilize exemplary oral and written communication skills; Provide outstanding public relations techniques 5. Knowledge of: Human development throughout the life span and integrates with student’s unique developmental status (intellectual, sensory, and physical) ; Influence of disabilities, socio-cultural and socio-economic factors on student’s ability to participate in occupations; OT theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice to guide intervention decisions; Techniques used in the assessment & treatment of disabilities; Child guidance principles/practices related to children with special needs; Variety of current treatment approaches appropriate to meet the students needs, instructional goals, and classroom support; Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies and procedures that mandate and guide OT practice in schools See Job Description for Complete List
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: fingerprints $49.00, drug screening $49.00, TB test $23.00.
Employment Status: FLSA Exempt
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: fingerprints $49.00, drug screening $49.00, TB test $23.00.
Employment Status: FLSA Exempt
Application Deadline
11/11/2020 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/28/2020
Contact
Vicky Masotto
(951) 253-7143
(951) 253-7143
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$6,439 monthly minimum to $7,777 monthly maximum, health and welfare package, PERS retirement, District paid vacation and holidays
Length of Work Year
8 hours per day/205 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Number
202132
Site
District Office - Student Support Services