Occupational Therapist

Oceanside Unified School District; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceanside Unified School District in Oceanside, CA, seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to join the Education Support Services Department for a 10-month, 7.5-hour day position. The role focuses on delivering OT services to students with disabilities to support learning.

Under direction, you will develop and implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with teachers and families to integrate therapies into daily activities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of occupational therapy and registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association certifying clinical competence as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required; a valid California driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, oversee, and provide occupational therapy services to enhance motor and sensory skills.
• Observe, evaluate, and develop treatment plans in response to student needs.
• Support student learning through direct OT services.
• Collaborate with school staff to integrate OT into curricula and daily activities.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Education

OT degree and registration

Job description

The Personnel Commission announces an OPEN and PROMOTIONAL recruitment. This recruitment will result in the establishment of one integrated eligibility list. Promotional candidates will have seniority points added to final passing scores (.25 of a point for every year of classified service up to a maximum of 5 points). This list will be used to fill current and future vacancies and will be active for one year or until canceled. There is currently ONE position open in the Education Support Services Department. This is a 7.5 hour/day, 10 month positions. Under the general direction of an assigned supervisor, develop, implement, oversee, and provide occupational therapy services and treatment to enhance fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, and other functional abilities and development among identified students with disabilities; observe, evaluate, and develop occupational therapy treatment plans in response to student needs and disabilities; and provide occupational therapy services and treatment which directly support student learning.

Requirements / Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Valid certification with the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Possession of current certificate in infant, child, and adult CPR and First Aid.
• *Maintenance of licenses and certifications is a requirement of continued employment*