Objective:
Under general supervision, provides educationally related occupational therapy services
to students with various disabilities according to the students' Individualized Education
Program (IEP); provides assessment, consultation and direct occupational therapy to
students within educational, developmental and functional parameters; develops and
implements individual and/or group occupational therapy intervention plans; and
performs related duties as assigned.
An incumbent in this class assesses students' abilities and performance in activities that
are related to the curriculum and applicable to activities of daily living.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that
may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them
from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Assesses students’ abilities and performance in activities that are related to the
curriculum and applicable to activities of daily living. Assessment may include student
observation, record review, interview and/or standardized/non-standardized test
procedures.
2. Identifies and documents students’ abilities, educational, developmental, and
functional needs, providing reports to the IEP team.
3. Develops, coordinates, implements, and monitors individual occupational therapy
intervention plans that support the IEP goals and objectives; reevaluates plans on a
regular basis.
4. Assists with the development of student transition plans, program, and goals.
5. Maintains progress notes and records regarding areas of service as required by law,
Board Policy, Administrative regulations, and the District.
6. Writes assessment reports, progress reports and daily notes according to specified
guidelines.
7. Reviews reports from health care providers and coordinates occupational therapy
service.
8. Collaborate with District health personnel in the coordination of medical care
protocols.
9. Provides assistance to program staff as part of case management through consultation,
training, and individual and group activities.
10. Collaborates, consults and trains teachers and other educational staff to implement
activities that can be incorporated into a student’s school day.
OTHER DUTIES:
1. Clarifies occupational therapy goals, objectivities and services and provide
consultation to and respond to inquiries from parents, students, teachers, program staff,
administrators and others.
2. Attends IEP meetings as needed to review the occupational therapy assessment and/or
progress of the student, and assist in the development of student IEP’s.
3. Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned staff.
4. Maintains a safe and orderly treatment area.
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Knowledge of:
1. Child development principles, including intellectual, sensory, social, and emotional
growth patterns and physical development of children.
2. Educational and developmental needs of children with disabilities.
3. Fundamental principles, techniques, and accepted trends in the field of occupational
therapy.
4. School District administrative policies, organization and operations.
5. State and Federal Laws and regulations governing special education.
6. Educational and medical applications of adaptive equipment.
7. Generally accepted standards of health and sanitation.
8. Record keeping techniques.
9. Effective oral and written communication methods.
10. Methods for scheduling assignments.
11. Educationally-related occupational therapy versus medically-related occupational
therapy.
Ability to:
1. Plan, organize and conduct an occupational therapy program for students with various
disabilities.
2. Apply various frames of references to the clinical techniques and practices of
occupational therapy.
3. Develop, coordinate, and implement effective intervention and transition plans,
programs, and goals.
4. Effectively assess students’ abilities, needs, and performance, and develop appropriate
plan of action in accordance with the IEP.
5. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
6. Work independently and perform numerous assignments simultaneously.
7. Use effective scheduling methods to complete all tasks within the established time
lines based on IEP laws and regulations.
8. Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals or groups with culturally diverse
backgrounds, both orally and in writing.
9. Prepare and maintain case records, files and reports.
10. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff, students
and community agencies.
11. Operate a vehicle to conduct work.
12. Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
13. Work confidentially with discretion.
Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is
graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in occupational therapy, or
a closely related field; and at least one year of supervised experience in occupational
therapy working with children (0-11 years old) with severe disabilities; or some
combination of education, training and experience that produces the requisite knowledge
and ability. Experience in a Public Agency.
Special Requirements:
Valid National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Certification (within 6
months of employment).
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Valid first aid and CPR certification.
A valid California Class C driver’s license.
Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with
reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an
individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the
limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate
the limitation.
Essential Job Functions:
• Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents, and the display screen of
various office equipment and machines
• Able to conduct verbal conversation
• Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels)
• Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk
• Able to sit for sustained periods of time
• Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps and ladders
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Able to carry up to 40 pounds
• Able to exhibit full range of motion for:
• Shoulder external rotation and internal rogation
• Shoulder abduction and adduction
• Elbow flexion and extension
• Shoulder extension and flexion
• Back lateral flexion
• Hip flexion and extension
• Knee flexion
• Able to operate office machines and equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Able to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to operate a calculator,
typewriter and/ or keyboard.
Physical:
• Good physical condition; able to pass District physical.
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