Employment - Current Openings
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| Job Title: | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST |
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| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
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$39.62 Hourly $6,868.00 Monthly |
| Job Type: | PERMANENT, VARIES (BASED ON ASSIGNMENT) |
| Location: | Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, California |
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| The salary is $6,868.00 for 183 work days per year. Only online applications with completed supplemental questionnaire will be accepted for this recruitment. IMPORTANT: There is no current vacancy. Applicants who successfully complete the application screening and examination process will be placed on the Eligibility List. This recruitment is subject to close without notice. Job Summary:Provide occupational therapy services to students. |
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| EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: | |
| • Provide occupational therapy services to students; E
• Maintain a safe and orderly treatment area; E • Conduct assessments of students to determine the need for Occupational Therapy; E • Participate in multi-disciplinary team assessments and reporting; E • Review reports from health care providers requesting occupational therapy and coordinate occupational therapy services with student’s health care providers; E • Act as a resource to school personnel in interpreting Occupational Therapy Services; E • Plan and develop therapeutic intervention goals that are educationally relevant and will be used in students education programs; E • Establish a system of documentation that is professional, efficient and accountable and that conforms to State and individual agency policy; E • Communicate results of evaluations and reports of occupational therapy services to the educational staff, parents, students and other professionals and agencies concerned with the students; E • Re-evaluate student’s individual occupational therapy plans on a regular basis; E • Provide reports for use in Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) committees; E • Attend IFSP and IEP meetings as necessary and maintain progress notes on student records; E • Facilitate inservice education and professional development for related services /occupational therapy staff; E • Monitor the occupational therapy program goals by teaching other staff who are involved with the implementation of the intervention procedures; E • Provide consultation to the educational system regarding student needs, professional needs and system needs and system needs in order for the system to achieve its goal and objectives; E • Provide reassessments of students and communicate the needs of students focusing on areas of need at intervals determined to be educationally relevant; E • Provide training, direction, and support for ancillary staff as required; E • Provide structured supervision for COTAs in accordance with Occupational Therapist (OT) practice guidelines; E • Mitigate assessment overflow; E • Provide annual performance review for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information: E • Perform related duties as required; E |
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| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: | |
| EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
One-year work experience is desired providing occupational therapy services for children ages three to twenty-two. Experience working with children with special needs is desirable. Persons with experience, knowledge and abilities as stated are considered to have the necessary education. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: • Intellectual, sensory, social, emotional growth patterns and physical development of children; • Techniques used in the assessment and treatment of disabilities; • Educational and development needs of children with specific disabilities; and • Application of occupational therapy techniques in working with children with disabilities. ABILITY TO: • Use a variety of methods, techniques and practices in occupational therapy; • Make accurate assessments of the developmental status and educational needs of children; • Understand the unique differences and needs of handicapped students and their parents; • Work effectively with District personnel, community representatives, interdisciplinary teams and students; • Participate in the IEP team process; • Make oral presentations to large and small groups; • Communicate effectively orally and in writing; • Properly use and care for the material and equipment employed in performing services as an occupational therapist; • Work independently with little direction; and • Work confidentially with discretion. |
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| SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: | |
| REGISTRATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS; Valid registration with the National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy. Licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist. Valid California Driver’s License. FILING PERIOD Until the staffing needs of the District have been met and is subject to close without notice. SELECTION PROCEDURES The selection process is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the selection process and is part of your total evaluation of acceptability for employment. The examination for Occupational Therapist will consist of one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, a Written Test, a Technical Oral Interview and/or a Qualifications Appraisal Interview. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. |
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