occupational therapist - San Francisco, United States - Glendale Unified School District

Description

Salary:
$7, $10,377.47 Monthly


Location : Administration Center/Various, CA


Job Type: OPEN COMPETITIVE (Classified Management)


Job Number: 2231


Department: Special Education


Opening Date: 08/18/2022


Closing Date: Continuous


Description
Assignments are 10 months per year and 8 hours per day. Extended School Year work may be available, with extra hourly pay, based on district needs.

An Occupational Therapist provides educationally related occupational therapy services to students, aged 3 to 22 years, with various disabilities according to the students' Individualized Education Program (IEP).

The Occupational Therapist participates as a member of the educational team; provides assessment, consultation, and direct occupational therapy to students within educational, developmental, and functional parameters; and develops and implements individual occupational therapy intervention plans.

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Email and/or phone calls are the primary forms of communication related to the recruitment and hiring processes. Paper notices are no longer mailed out.

Examples of Duties

Note:

A more complete list of requirements, duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our web site at > Departments: Human Resources > Classified Employment > Classified Job Descriptions.

Assesses students' abilities and performance in activities that are related to the curriculum and applicable to activities of daily living.

Identifies and documents student abilities and educational, developmental, and functional needs. Provides reports to the IEP team.
Attends IEP meetings as needed to assist in the development of student IEPs.

Develops, coordinates, implements, and monitors individual occupational therapy intervention plans that support the IEP goals and objectives; reevaluates plans on a regular basis.

Assists with the development of student transition plans, program, and goals.

Maintains progress notes and records regarding areas of service as required by law, Board policy, Administrative regulations, and the District.

Reviews reports from health care providers and coordinates occupational therapy services with students' health care providers.
Collaborates with District health personnel in the coordination of medical care protocols.
Provides assistance to program staff as part of case management through consultation, training, and individual and group activities.
Provides technical assistance to the teaching staff.

Clarifies occupational therapy goals, objectives, and services and provides consultation to and responds to inquiries from parents, students, teachers, program staff, administrators, and others.

Provides assistance to program staff as part of case management through consultation, training, and individual and group activities.
Provides technical assistance to the teaching staff.

Clarifies occupational therapy goals, objectives, and services and provides consultation to and responds to inquiries from parents, students, teachers, program staff, administrators, and others.

Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff.
Maintains a safe and orderly treatment area.

Employment Standards

Minimum Requirements:


Education:

Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy educational program that includes successful completion of an internship within a school-based setting.


License or Certificate:

Valid certification as an Occupational Therapist by the American Occupational Therapy Association or the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy before completion of the probationary period.

First Aid and CPR certification.
Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license.


Desirable:

One year of recent, successful experience in planning and providing occupational therapy services, preferably with children and adolescents.
Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

Examination Process

To apply:
Visit
> Departments > Human Resources > Classified Employment > Classified Opportunities. Phone inquiries are welcome at
, Ext

Hiring for this position is on as-needed basis and could occur at anytime during a school year. There is no regular exam or hiring schedule. A review of applicants' experience and qualifications is conducted periodically.

Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process.

The examination will include a technical interview.

Interested individuals who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible in order to be included in the next group to be reviewed.

Applications older than six months may not be reviewed. Applicants who are qualified and interested in pursuing potential opportunities may re-submit their applications.

Applicants who wish to have updated information on their application status or on the current hiring needs for this classification, may call the Classified Human Resources Office at , Ext

Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis.

Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education.

District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance.

The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities.

The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs.

A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling , Ext Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:


Title IX Coordinator:
Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, , Ext. 1209,

Section 504 Coordinator:
Hagop Eulmessekian, 223 North Jackson, , Ext. 1416,

Title II/ADA:
Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, , Ext. 1209,

Benefits for permanent employees who work 4 or more hours per day include medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maximum health and welfare employer contribution is $34,113.00 annually.

Salary:
The beginning salary is shown on each examination announcement. New employees start at the first step.

Employees with satisfactory service receive salary increases upon completion of their probationary period and at one-year intervals thereafter, up to the maximum rate.

Holidays:

Regular classified employees are entitled to pay for authorized holidays, provided they were in a paid status during any portion of the working day immediately preceding or succeeding the holiday.

Sick Leave:
One day of sick leave earned per month, accumulation is unlimited.

Retirement:

All new employees who work half time or more must become members of the California Public Employees Retirement System and the Federal Social Security program.

Contributions are withheld from salary. Employees may become eligible for retirement at age 50 with a minimum of five years service.

Application Process:

Applications are accepted on line at and must be complete, contain all required documents and information, and be received (not postmarked) on or before the deadline.

Applications may be rejected for any reason including, but not limited to, the following:

late, incomplete or illegible materials; previous dismissal from the classified service; conviction of certain offenses; false, misleading statements or omissions of information on application materials.

No additional information will be accepted after the final filing date listed.

Examination Process:
A review of the applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted.

Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the district will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process.

The examination process will consist of one or more related test parts covering any subject matter appropriate to the duties of the position.

Qualified applicants will be advised of the test components and weights prior to the administration of the first test part.

Eligibility List:

Candidates successfully completing all phases of the application and examination procedure will be ranked on the appropriate eligibility list according to their total examination scores.

This list is normally in effect for one year.

Classification:

When a vacant position is to be filled, the top three reachable ranks from the eligibility list are contacted for employment interviews.

The supervisor of the vacant position will interview those candidates and may make a selection from any one of them.

Depending on the vacancy, current employees in the same classification who have a transfer request on file, may also be interviewed.

New employees must serve a six-month or one-year probationary period, depending on the classification involved.

Fingerprint Requirement:
California state law requires that all classified employees be fingerprinted. Candidates are responsible for paying the fees.

Certificate of Tuberculosis Examination:

New employees must furnish proof that within the last 60 days they have had a Mantoux tuberculin skin test.

Accommodation:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the actual examination process.

Requests must be made at the time of application.

Physical Examination:

As a condition of employment, all prospective new hires must receive District approval relating to their fitness to work based on a physical examination and laboratory tests, which include a urinalysis.

The urinalysis includes a drug screening. These tests must be given by a District-approved physician.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Training (AB1432): As a state requirement, all prospective employees of the district are required to complete the Mandated Reported Educators Training course, prior to their start date of employment.

The training must also be completed annually thereafter.

Veterans Preference:

Five additional points of credit are added in entry-level examinations to the final passing score of qualified veterans showing 30 days or more service during time of war (10 points for disabled veterans) upon presentation of proof of veterans' status (Form DD-214).

This evidence must be presented during the examination procedure. No credit will be given after this period.

Reminder:

All current employees are reminded that in order to promote, an application must be filed during the filing period, tests must be taken, and passed.

Permanent employees interested in a transfer must file a transfer request form.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract or offer of employment. Any provision contained herein may be modified or revoked at any time without notice. Applicants should rely only on the official GUSD web site and bulletins for accurate and reliable information.

GUSD is not responsible for inaccurate and outdated information appearing on unauthorized web sites or in other publications such as those of employment agencies.