Job Description

Title: Occupational Therapist

Reports To: Director of Special Education or assigned supervisor

Department: Special Education

Work Year: 195 Days per year

Classification: Classified

Salary: Classified (CSEA) Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Operating under the general direction of the assigned supervisor, the individual will perform assessments, offer consultation to parents and teachers, and/or provide direct therapy to children aged 3 to 21 with disabilities as a component of a multi-disciplinary team. Additionally, they will maintain records, prepare reports, and carry out relevant tasks as deemed necessary.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Evaluate referred students using standardized tests, observation, and/or clinically derived surveys in areas including perceptual-motor skills, motor coordination, sensory development, muscle strength and activities of daily living.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members upon written referral; devise a treatment program aimed at improving the identified areas of function, as they relate to the child's educational needs.
Participate in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting to develop/update goals and objectives and is responsible for providing direct service and/or consultation in order to meet these goals.
Maintain records and reports as required and for complying with Vallejo City Unified School District administrative policies and state and federal laws and regulations.
Travel to different school sites as required to serve students.
Lead the activities of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or a paraeducator.
Provide training and/or staff development to school district employees.
Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:

Graduation from an accredited school of occupational therapy with a minimum of a bachelor's degree
Experience providing general occupational therapy services to children

LICENSES:

Valid California Drivers License
Proof of registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Intellectual, sensory and physical development of children.
Techniques used in the assessment and treatment of disabilities.
Knowledge of the differences between medically and educationally necessary therapies. Knowledge of the use of splints and other adaptive devices designed to enhance independence in the educational setting.
Techniques to maximize physical access to technology and assistive devices.

ABILITIY to:

Work independently with high flexibility.
Relate well with parent/guardian, clients, employers and personnel from various private and public service agencies.
Work with a culturally diverse group of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.
Work collaboratively with multiple staff members throughout the District.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

School environment
Office/home visits

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

THE VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or sex. The District is in compliance with ADA requirements.

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