Certified Occupational Therapist at California School for the Blind
About the Employer
The California School for the Blind provides intensive, disability-specific educational services to students who have primary learning needs related to their visual impairment. The school serves as a statewide resource to provide expertise to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and families in evidenced based assessment, specialized curriculum, cutting-edge research and technology, and innovative models of instruction that prepare students for adult life.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, the Occupational Therapist provides students at the California School for the Blind (CSB) with assessment and services in the areas of fine motor skills and coordination; motor planning; activities of daily living; basic tool use in an educational setting (eating utensils, writing utensils, keyboard, etc.); sensory processing; and sensory integration. The occupational therapist collaborates with teachers, other service providers, and parents to foster motor skill and sensory processing growth for all CSB students. The occupational therapist is responsible to maintain the sensory-motor room and equipment in good working order.
Requirements / Qualifications
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications - Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following: - With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this occupational therapist position. Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included Occupational Therapist Civil Service Exam Required for all civil service positions. Please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=1VAHB
Requirements / Qualifications
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications - Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following: - With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this occupational therapist position. Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included Occupational Therapist Civil Service Exam Required for all civil service positions. Please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=1VAHB
Comments and Other Information
Special Requirements
This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:
Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance.
Upon employment offer/acceptance, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website www.calhr.ca.gov and the CalPERS www.calpers.ca.gov website.
The California School for the Blind (CSB) is located in Fremont, CA and offers free parking. CSB is also two blocks from BART and the AC Transit bus stop is in front of campus.
Comments and Other Information
Special Requirements
This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:
Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance.
Upon employment offer/acceptance, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website www.calhr.ca.gov and the CalPERS www.calpers.ca.gov website.
The California School for the Blind (CSB) is located in Fremont, CA and offers free parking. CSB is also two blocks from BART and the AC Transit bus stop is in front of campus.