Occupational Therapist at Cajon Valley Union School District Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 6/4/2024 Contact Linda Gudino (619) 588-3047 Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range $42.73 - $52.06 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 46 (CSEA Salary Schedule); current vacancies are 8 hrs per day Length of Work Year 240 work days, includes 16 paid Holidays Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Join Cajon Valley Union School District "The Best Place to Live, Work, Play and Raise a Family!" Jo... more details
Occupational Therapist at Cajon Valley Union School District
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/4/2024
Contact
Linda Gudino
(619) 588-3047
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$42.73 -
$52.06
Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 46 (CSEA Salary Schedule); current vacancies are 8 hrs per day
Length of Work Year
240 work days, includes 16 paid Holidays
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Join Cajon Valley Union School District "The Best Place to Live, Work, Play and Raise a Family!"
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JOB SUMMARY Participate as a member of a transdisciplinary or multi disciplinary team assessing infants and young children to determine current levels of motor development, areas of educational concern, and the child’s developmental areas of need. Recommend and utilize specialized equipment to facilitate implementation of individual educational programs related to motor skills development.
TYPICAL DUTIES Collaborate with team members to provide individual, in-depth assessment of children to determine the nature and extent of motor disabilities. Write assessment reports describing the motor development of young children. Provide on-site interpretation and summaries of assessment results to IFSP/IEP team members Participate in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)/IEP meeting to develop/update annual goals and short-term objectives. Consult with family and staff on the appropriate implementation of educational programs as they relate to the development of motor skills. Recommend appropriate materials designed to facilitate the development and care of children with motor disabilities. Demonstrate educational and developmental strategies to staff and families. Suggest appropriate activities to accomplish motor goals set in the IFSP/IEP. Utilize CPR, first aid techniques as required. Communicate with other therapists and professionals in community agencies serving young children. Provide training for staff in area of specialty. Participate in local and state presentations as necessary. Perform related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the required duties. A typical qualifying background would include registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association. Previous work experience with young children. Experience working in a variety of settings, including clinic, school, and home; and, experience working as a member of a transdisciplinary/ multi disciplinary team. Experience working collaboratively with families, and in training others in the appropriate implementation of education programs related to development of motor skills is desirable. Must have access to transportation for use in daily responsibilities. Verification of certification by the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Possession of a current certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association, and a certified Multimedia First Aid Card is required. Maintain up-to-date certificates in first aid and CPR.
Knowledge of: The intellectual, sensory, and physical development of young children. Techniques used in the assessment and treatment of disabilities. The educational and developmental needs of young children with specific disabilities. Skill in the application of occupational therapy techniques in the treatment of children with disabilities.
Ability to: Make accurate assessments of the developmental status and educational needs of young children. Work collaboratively in transdisciplinary teams. Work collaboratively with families. Make oral presentations to large and small groups. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Work effectively with individuals from various ethnic and cultural groups.
LICENSE A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain qualification for district vehicle insurance coverage.
PHYSICAL ABILITY While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment and, taste or smell. The employee may be required to restrain students who become physically aggressive.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The selected candidate must be able to perform the duties of a rigorous work schedule and pass a physical examination and drug screen certifying this ability.
Requirements / Qualifications
Materials: Interested applicants must apply online and attach a detailed resume outlining related knowledge and experience.
Required:
Current Detailed Resume
Valid Occupational Therapist Certification issued by the National Board of Occupational Therapy.
Valid California Occupational Therapist license.
Valid California driver’s license.
Valid certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and first aid.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from an accredited school of occupational therapy and registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association certifying clinical competence as a Registered Occupational Therapist. Experience working with students with a variety of disabilities and in an education setting is preferred.
Comments and Other Information
WHAT ITS LIKE TO WORK HERE:
Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Cajon Valley is “family.” Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service and meaningful contributions to our well-run district. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in a workplace that is the best place to Live, Work, Play and Raise a Family. Don’t miss out on this rare opening with us!
Located in east San Diego County. The district is 66.3 square miles in size, and serves elementary students in grades K-8 feeding into the Grossmont Union High School District. The district has approximately 16,600 students, plus approximately 800 preschool students, with 26 schools (6 middle schools, 19 elementary schools and 1 preschool). The District is largely urban in nature with some rural areas. Regardless of what our employees’ needs are, we meet them with the personalized attention only a caring school district can provide.
Applicants are notified via email of the status of their application within two weeks after the application deadline.
This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies up to one year.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Cajon Valley Union School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
A copy of CVUSD’s uniform complaint policy and CVUSD’s non-discrimination policy are available upon request.
For questions or concerns regarding equity and Title lX, please contact: Michelle Hayes, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services 750 E. Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020 619-590-8584 hayesm@cajonvalley.net
For application status, email: hr@cajonvalley.net
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