Job Abstract

STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

BASIC FUNCTION:

Receives general supervision from the Director of Special Education, the Administrator, Special Education and/or an assigned site administrator; will participate as a member of the educational team to assess student performance in the areas of disability; develop assessment reports; identify student abilities within educational , developmental or functional parameters; develop long range training goals and short term objectives for consideration of an IEP team; develop individual occupational therapy intervention plans; maintain appropriate documentation and reports and provide staff development training to education personnel. Complete other related work as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following;
• Provide educationally related occupational therapy assessment in areas of suspected disability.
• Complete assessment reports according to specified guidelines and develop long range training goals with short objectives based on assessment findings.
• Develop intervention plans that support IEP goals and implement in appropriate environments.
• Consult with and train classroom personnel to implement intervention plans in student’s school environments.
• Monitor student progress, review on annual basis, reassess on triennial basis,
• Prepare reports and maintain records as required.
• Develop and implement training opportunities for classroom staff and parents on the role of occupational therapy as an educational service (i.e. normal sensory motor development).
• Participate as a member of the Assistive Technology Team.

OTHER DUTIES:

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education, the Administrator, Special Education and/or an assigned site administrator.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principals and methods of occupational therapeutic techniques;
• Theory of physical and mental rehabilitation underlying the practices of occupational therapy;
• Objective of occupational therapy treatment and services;
• Skeletal anatomy, neuromuscular function and dysfunction; kinesiology and occupational therapy modalities;
• Principles of consultation;

ABILITY TO:

• Identify and analyze areas of developmental and sensory motor dysfunction;
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans;
• Consult with classroom staff regarding motor, sensory, perceptual and self care programs;
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with Students, staff, parents and other agencies regarding technical information;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution. Certification as an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board, Inc., Valid California driver’s license, first aid and CPR certification. Advanced training in sensory integration is desirable.

Recent full time experience providing occupational therapy services to children with severe disabilities, including pediatric sensory motor training and experience in the construction and use of assistive devices, special toys and equipment, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate occupational therapy equipment.
• See, hear and speak with/without assistive devices sufficient to communicate effectively with others.
• Lift and move students as assigned by the position.
• Frequent bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to assist students.
• Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve supplies.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• See to read a variety of materials and screen student health conditions.
• Lift up to 40 lbs to table height with assistance.
• Occasionally lift up to 150 lbs to table height with assistance.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs to table height.
• Walk for extended distances.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Employees in this position will be required to work at various locations and come in direct contact with students, District personnel, outside agency representatives and the public.


Unrepresented Employees Unit

234 work days per year

Salary: Incremental Salary Schedule

Placement According to Units

• Certification (Certification as an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board, Inc.)
• Copy of Transcript (Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.)
• Driver's License Copy (Valid California Driver’s License)
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume (Current Resume)