Occupational Therapist at Buena Park School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Special Services, provides occupational therapy services to special needs students in accordance with Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals; assists in the case management of services to students; and maintains records and documentation on students. Assesses students' functional development level providing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives, and provides recommendations for program development and student placement. Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
QUALIFICATIONS: - Possession of an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college - Preferred minimum of two years of successful service in the field of occupational therapy, preferably working with elementary school-aged children - General methods and techniques of individual and group occupational therapy commonly used for students with special needs - Child development; neuromuscular function and dysfunction; sensory motor integration; kinesiology; skeletal anatomy; and basic pathology related to orthopedic disabilities. - Educational and medical applications of adaptive equipment. - Basic principles of child behavior. - Techniques used in the assessment and treatment of disabilities. - Educational and developmental needs of children with specific disabilities. - Record keeping and report preparation techniques. - Laws, rules, and regulations related to the assigned program and activities. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: (All documents must be included with the application to be considered)
- Certificate Copy (CA Board of Occupational Therapy License)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current letters of recommendation signed and dated within the past year)
- Other (Copy of Bachelor's Degree (or Transcripts))
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
QUALIFICATIONS: - Possession of an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college - Preferred minimum of two years of successful service in the field of occupational therapy, preferably working with elementary school-aged children - General methods and techniques of individual and group occupational therapy commonly used for students with special needs - Child development; neuromuscular function and dysfunction; sensory motor integration; kinesiology; skeletal anatomy; and basic pathology related to orthopedic disabilities. - Educational and medical applications of adaptive equipment. - Basic principles of child behavior. - Techniques used in the assessment and treatment of disabilities. - Educational and developmental needs of children with specific disabilities. - Record keeping and report preparation techniques. - Laws, rules, and regulations related to the assigned program and activities. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: (All documents must be included with the application to be considered)
- Certificate Copy (CA Board of Occupational Therapy License)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current letters of recommendation signed and dated within the past year)
- Other (Copy of Bachelor's Degree (or Transcripts))
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The District has the right to close the job posting as soon as sufficient applications have been received
Buena Park School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, district employees, and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at a district site, program and/or activity.
Policy 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures
Regulation 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures
Regulation 1312.4 Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures
Policy 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Employee and Applicants
Regulation 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Employee and Applicants
Policy 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment - Students
Regulation 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment - Students
Policy 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students
Regulation 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students
Complaints: BPSD Superintendent, 6885 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 (714) 522-8412
Comments and Other Information
The District has the right to close the job posting as soon as sufficient applications have been received
Buena Park School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, district employees, and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at a district site, program and/or activity.
Policy 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures
Regulation 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures
Regulation 1312.4 Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures
Policy 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Employee and Applicants
Regulation 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Employee and Applicants
Policy 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment - Students
Regulation 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment - Students
Policy 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students
Regulation 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students
Complaints: BPSD Superintendent, 6885 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 (714) 522-8412