Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - South County SELPA

San Diego County Office of Education; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The San Diego County Office of Education is hiring two part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide vital therapy services to children within member districts. Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree and NBCOT certification. This role offers substantial professional growth opportunities within a committed educational setting.

Benefits

Great employee benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification by NBCOT and valid license from California Board.
• Experience with children 3-21 years old is required.
• Desirable: collaborative work experience with special needs children.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to children.
• Assess children's motor development and areas of need.
• Work as part of a transdisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience working with children

Collaboration with families

Working in a school setting

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting

Certification by the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - South County SELPA

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Join our amazing team!

The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization

that works toward a future without boundaries for our students.

We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning,

offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!

SDCOE is recruiting to fill two (2) part-time vacancies for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Currently, both openings are with the South County SELPA and will provide services to member districts.

SDCOE does not accept applications or review resumes through this website. If interested in being considered for this position, please apply directly on Edjoin using this link: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1639264

The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy and any other vacancies in this classification for the next six months.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants perform as a member of a team by providing direct occupational therapy services to children and assessing children to determine current levels of motor development, areas of family concern and the child's developmental areas of need.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires certification by the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and a valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. A typical qualifying experience would include: possession of an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting; previous work experience with children (ages three to twenty-one); experience working in a school setting; and experience working as a member of a transdisciplinary team. Additional experience working collaboratively with families as well as experience working with special needs children is desirable.

In addition to your EDJOIN application, please add the following attachments:

• Resume, detailing education and experience
• Letter of Introduction
• Copy of transcripts or degree verifying an Associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting
• Copy of valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy
• Copy of valid certification by the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
  
  

Comments And Other Information

Please note that your completed online application must include all of the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with the San Diego County Office of Education is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug and alcohol screening.

EDUCATOR PREPARATION

The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) provides programs that address pre-service preparation, advanced teacher credentials and authorizations, and professional learning for educators. Learn more about the options and next steps for your teaching career in education at the Educator Pathways website at https://educatorpathways.sdcoe.net/

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer. Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for ones actions and the resulting impact.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at San Diego County Office of Education by 2x

Occupational Therapy Assistant - San Diego, CA

Occupational Therapy Assistant - San Diego, CA

Occupational Therapy Assistant - South Bay

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - The Springs at Pacific Regent

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapist (Applicant Pool) - #642

Occupational Therapist - The Cove at La Jolla

Occupational Therapist OT for Home Health

Occupational Therapist / OT, Home Health, PRN

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.