School Occupational Therapist at Santa Barbara County Education Office
About the Employer
The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.
Job Summary
Job Summary
*Note: This position is based in Santa Maria with weekly travel to Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley. 158-day school year. Our ideal candidate You are a culturally caring and empathetic professional with creative problem-solving skills who cares about the people you work with and the students receiving your services. You are a team player, skilled in your area of expertise, and you strive to do a good job at all times. General description Provides occupational therapy and services for special education students, ages birth to 22 years, that includes assessment, development of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and plans, therapy, and direct intervention strategies and activities to assist students in acquiring functional and independent life skills within their occupational performance in the educational setting. Works with special education teams and provides consultation and training to school personnel and families. Experience: One year’s experience in a school setting preferred. Specific duties and responsibilities • Provides occupational therapy services to students by conducting assessments in context to their occupational performance within the educational setting using an ecological model to determine their strengths and level of need in areas that may include physical, cognitive, psychosocial and sensory components • Participates in pre-referral screenings, provides support and recommendations as part of the general education process, and facilitates transition planning • Participates in intervention planning and implementation of IEP and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) services • Develops well defined educationally relevant goals and objectives that are part of the student's individual educational program • Evaluates student progress on individual IEP and IFSP goals and revises goals as needed • Prepares occupational therapy assessments and progress and makes recommendations • As a part of the IFSP or IEP team
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements Education: Master’s degree in occupational therapy (or bachelor’s degree if received prior to 2007) from an accredited four-year college or university and proof of continuing education. Licenses and certificates • License to practice in California • Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association • Valid California driver's license
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements Education: Master’s degree in occupational therapy (or bachelor’s degree if received prior to 2007) from an accredited four-year college or university and proof of continuing education. Licenses and certificates • License to practice in California • Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association • Valid California driver's license
Comments and Other Information
Working conditions
Moderately active work is performed where some safety considerations exist due to physical effort. Travel to different locations and school sites within the county is required.
Comments and Other Information
Working conditions
Moderately active work is performed where some safety considerations exist due to physical effort. Travel to different locations and school sites within the county is required.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
7/1/2021
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Add'l Salary Info
$41.22 - $57.84 per hour plus master’s stipend
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Part Time