Occupational Therapist (ID 2688, 2737,2787, 2968)

San Diego County Office of Education; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for the South County SELPA Department of the Student Services and Programs Division. This itinerant position supports infants, young children, K–12 students, and adults up to age 22, assessing motor development and developmental needs.

Incumbents may work with the HOPE Infant and Family Support Program or with a transition program within the SELPA, collaborating with families and a transdisciplinary team to plan

Qualifications

• An associate degree in occupational therapy is required.
• Experience with young children (birth to three) is essential or preferred.
• Experience in clinic, school, and home settings is desirable.
• Experience as part of a transdisciplinary team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess infants, young children, K–12 students, and adults up to age 22 to determine motor development and developmental needs.
• Work as an itinerant clinician across South County SELPA member districts.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals to plan services and supports.

Skills

Team collaboration

Pediatric OT experience

Assessment skills

Home/school/clinic experience

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

NBCOT

California OT license

AOTA registration

Job description

Job Summary

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for an Occupational Therapist for the South County SELPA Department of the Student Services and Programs Division. This position participates as a member of a transdisciplinary team assessing infants, young children, K – 12 students, and adults (up to age 22) to determine current levels of motor development, areas of family concern, and the child's developmental areas of need. Incumbents in this classification may be assigned to work with either infants and young children in a home-based or preschool program through the HOPE Infant and Family Support Program OR to work with preschool, K- 12 students, and young adults enrolled in a transition program through a special education local plan area (SELPA). This is an itinerant position supporting South County SELPA member school districts.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires any combination of education, training and experience which includes an associate degree in occupational therapy, previous work experience with young children (ages birth to three); experience working in a variety of settings including clinic, school, and home; and experience working as a member of a transdisciplinary team. Additional experience working collaboratively with families, and in teaching, is desirable.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)


• Valid California Board of Occupational Therapy license


• Registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association

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 (6) months, or until the list is exhausted.

Diversity Statement: 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, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

About SDCOE

The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.

To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe

To learn more about working at SDCOE, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/work-sdcoe