Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Poway Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
An employee in this class participates and collaborates as a member of an educational team administering occupational therapy to identified students with specialized needs. The employee works primarily with a professional Occupational Therapist and other staff as appropriate in developing and providing services and activities suitable for individual student capabilities toward improvement of the student's academic achievement.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: Associate of Arts degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and six months experience providing occupational therapy services to individuals in a structured environment. A valid certification issued by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required. A valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy is required. A valid Class C, California Driver's License, a driving record that meets district insurability requirements and use of a personal vehicle is required. Valid certifications provided by American Heart Association or American Red Cross for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed. Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment.
**This recruitment will establish a 6 month eligibility list for current and future openings. The current vacancy is 32hrs/week, 10 months per year.** Under direction, provide occupational therapy services to special education students in accordance with Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals; assist in the case management of services to students; maintain records and documentation on students.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: Associate of Arts degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and six months experience providing occupational therapy services to individuals in a structured environment. A valid certification issued by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required. A valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy is required. A valid Class C, California Driver's License, a driving record that meets district insurability requirements and use of a personal vehicle is required. Valid certifications provided by American Heart Association or American Red Cross for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed. Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment.
**This recruitment will establish a 6 month eligibility list for current and future openings. The current vacancy is 32hrs/week, 10 months per year.** Under direction, provide occupational therapy services to special education students in accordance with Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals; assist in the case management of services to students; maintain records and documentation on students.
Comments and Other Information
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
Benefits include:
Retirement – CalPERS
Holidays – 16 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract)
Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service
Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)
Medical and Prescription Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Travel Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness/Mental Health Benefit
Flexible Benefit Plan Options
For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits
Comments and Other Information
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
Benefits include:
Retirement – CalPERS
Holidays – 16 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract)
Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service
Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)
Medical and Prescription Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Travel Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness/Mental Health Benefit
Flexible Benefit Plan Options
For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits