Occupational Therapist - Salinas, United States - Salinas Union High School District

Description

Position Type:
Classified Supervisory/Occupational Therapist

Date Posted:
4/24/2024

Location:
Special Education

Closing Date:
Until Filled Salary:
Salary: $56.26-$65.14/hr (68S/A-D)

Hours:
8 hrs daily / 10 months (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. w/ a 1 hr lunch)

Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision; Retirement; Holidays; Vacation; Sick Leave.

Specifics:
Required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Occupational Therapy related field and at least two (2) years' experience working as an OT in educational settings. Under the direction of the Student Support Services Director, the Certified Occupational Therapist provides direct and consultative occupational therapy services to designated students according to goals contained in an individualized education plan (IEP). The OT will provide assessment, consultation, and direct occupational therapy to students enrolled in or referred to special education programs. Additionally the OT will collaborate with general and special education staff and parents to identify strategies, methods and patterns of instructional support while also participating as a member of the educational team, develop assessment reports, identify student abilities, create and implement student IEP goals and individual occupational therapy intervention plans. The OT will also maintain appropriate documentation and reports, provide staff development training to educational personnel. In all roles listed above, the OT will supervise, guide, and mentor Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA's) and other support staff while serving on administrative teams and committee's as necessary. The OT will also complete other related work as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services. See job description for further specifics.

Board Policy:
The Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are free from harassment and are assured of equal access and opportunities in accordance with law. The Board prohibits any District employee from harassing or discriminating against any other District employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. (BP 4030)

Attachment(s):

• SUHSD Occupational Therapist Job Description