Occupational Therapy Specialist – San Diego Unified School District

Title of the Job: Occupational Therapy Specialist

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Description: DescriptionThis is a continuous recruitment that will be used to establish an ongoing eligibility list for future hiring purposes.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Occupational Therapy Specialist provides assessment, consultation, and direct occupational therapy to students enrolled in or referred to special education programs. The Occupational Therapy Specialist also collaborates with general and special education staff and parents, to identify strategies, methods, and patterns of instructional support.POSITION SCHEDULE:
Positions typically work 10 months (217 days) or 11 months (239 days) per year.The Occupational Therapy Specialist will be paid on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Grade: 061
To view the OTBS Salary Schedule,Examples of DutiesTo view the detailed job description for Occupational Therapy Specialist, .Minimum QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from an accredited school of occupational therapy and California license as an Occupational Therapist; clinical affiliation in pediatrics is desirable; experience working with children in occupational therapy or educational setting is highly desirable.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A current and valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice occupational therapy. Possession of a valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided).Supplemental InformationAPPLICATION PROCESS:To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents:

• Online employment application

• Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education.
• Substitute Experience:

• Please note that general or occasional Substitute Experience is not included when determining if a candidate has met the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Individuals working in related, specific, LONG-TERM substitute assignments of substantial hours per week must specify each separate long-term assignment in their work history in order for this experience to POSSIBLY count towards meeting the minimum qualifications.
• This information must include an approximate start date, end date (where applicable), specific site, job title, hours per week, and job duties performed for each long-term assignment.
• Answer all supplemental questions

• The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
• Attach proof of education & OT License

• Education will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached

• Photocopy of Degree or
• Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcript
• Additional documents

• A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
• Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application.
• Foreign Equivalency Certification:

Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers please see .ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If you have questions about your application, please emailThe San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the and to your safe senders list.San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.For more information about equity in employment, contact:Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance OfficerEric Rico / (619) 725-7225 /Title IX CoordinatorAnna Ward / (619) 725-7225 /504 CoordinatorEri Nall / (619) 344-6420 /01The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Additionally, the information provided in answer to these questions may be considered in determining whether you will move forward in the recruitment process. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Experience listed below must be represented in the work history section of your application. Providing incomplete responses or answering “See Resume” or “See Application” may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.)02What is your highest level of education completed? Please note: To Receive Credit for a College Degree, Trade School or Certificate, a photocopy of an Official Transcript, Diploma, or Certificate must be attached to your application or submitted by the close date.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Some College
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher
• None of the Above

03Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy, or closely related field? Please note: To Receive Credit for a College Degree, Trade School or Certificate, a photocopy of an Official Transcript, Diploma, or Certificate must be attached to your application or submitted by the close date.

• Yes
• No

04Do you possess a current and valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy? Please note: your license must be attached to your application or submitted by the close date.

• Yes
• No

05Do you have any experience working with children in an occupational therapy or educational setting? Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application.

• Yes
• No

06Please describe the experience you have: Working with children in an occupational therapy or educational setting? Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties. If you have no experience, please answer N/A. (Answering “See Resume” or “See Application” will result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process.)07If you are fluent (read, write, speak) in any other language besides English, please identify the language below. Additionally, please be sure to accurately complete the bilingual questions in the Agency-Wide questions. Candidates considered for positions that require bilingual skills will be invited to a Performance Test (Qualifying Only) for oral and written fluency.

• Spanish
• Taglog
• Sign Language
• Vietnamese
• Other (Please identify the language in the skills section of your application)

Company Name: San Diego Unified School District

Salary: $48.56 – 59.02 per hour

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