Occupational Therapist - 2025/2026 School Year

Occupational Therapist - 2025/2026 School Year

Job Description / Essential Elements:

SOLEDAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Occupational Therapist

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Occupational Therapist provides specialized assessments, consultation and direct services related to sensory-motor development and other identified development needs to students. The OT develops IEP goals and objectives and treatment plans. Assessments include oral motor, sensory processing, motor planning, visual integration, developmental function, activities of daily living, fine motor function, and range of motion, postural tone and others. Assistance includes individual therapy and classroom work. Consultation with teachers includes demonstrations of exercises and activities, monitoring of therapy, designing, developing and adjusting adaptive equipment for proper fit as needed, acting as a liaison for the District to physician and other agencies and providing consultation and support to parents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform a job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Upon written referral, evaluates students using standardized tests, observations and/or clinically derived surveys in areas including sensory processing, perceptual-motor skills, motor coordination, self care, muscle strength and range of motion, postural reflexes, need for adaptive devices and prostheses and vocational skills; based on evaluation results, designs treatment programs aimed at improving the above areas of function, as they relate to a child's educational needs; develops goals and objectives as part of the child's IEP and provides direct therapy and/or consultation in order to meet these goals; provides in-service and training for instructional staff and parents; orders specialized equipment for pupil use as appropriate; makes adaptations for equipment and instructional/communication materials, as appropriate; serves as liaison with medical community and other service providers, such as California Children's' Service (CCS), as needed and complies with County/District Board Policies and Administrative Regulations. Performs other job-related duties as required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Incorporated within one or more of the essential functions of this position are the following essential physical and mental requirements: Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines and make adaptations to equipment and operate specialized equipment designed for persons with physical disabilities; vision sufficient to read printed materials; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, on the telephone and addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, to reach overhead, climb, run, hop, jump, balance and kneel; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, district, school or home site-to-site), drive an automobile, and respond to emergency situations; physical strength sufficient to lift 45 pounds; physical stamina sufficient to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Applicable treatment modalities and theory for the pediatric population

CPR Certification with six (6) months of employment

First Aide

Job Description - Occupational Therapist

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Ability to:

Possess an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and be insurable

Interact with and maintain cooperative relationships with all levels of staff and the public

Communicate effectively in English language both orally and in writing

Communicate occupational therapy treatment techniques and goals effectively to parents, teachers, doctors and other program staff

Document and quantify objectives for OT Intervention

Speak and write the Spanish language

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university

At least six (6) months of AOTA approved clinical affiliation

Must have passed the American Occupational Therapy Association Registration examination and maintain current AOTA Registration

Experience in treatment and evaluation of children with developmental delays, neurological and orthopedic disabilities and perceptual disabilities, desirable

EVALUATION

Evaluated by the Special Projects/Special Education Director or designee.

Requirements / Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Applicable treatment modalities and theory for the pediatric population

CPR Certification with six (6) months of employment

First Aide

Ability to:

Possess an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and be insurable

Interact with and maintain cooperative relationships with all levels of staff and the public

Communicate effectively in English language both orally and in writing

Communicate occupational therapy treatment techniques and goals effectively to parents, teachers, doctors and other program staff

Document and quantify objectives for OT Intervention

Speak and write the Spanish language

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university

At least six (6) months of AOTA approved clinical affiliation

Must have passed the American Occupational Therapy Association Registration examination and maintain current AOTA Registration

Experience in treatment and evaluation of children with developmental delays, neurological and orthopedic disabilities and perceptual disabilities, desirable

Certificate Copy (BA Degree/ and/Or Master's Degree)

Certification (American Occupational Therapy Association Registration examination Certificate)

CPR/First Aid Certification

Letter of Introduction

Letter(s) of Recommendation

Resume

Comments and Other Information

In addition to salary, the district makes an annual contribution of $10,712 (emp only medical, dental, and vision) - $23,641.44 (emp + family medical, dental, and vision)

Upon Hire, TB Test Clearance, DOJ back ground clearance

Vacation time paid | 13 paid Holidays | Up to 90% paid H&W benefits for employee only, Dental and Vision covered 100% for employee only, and option to enroll family/dependents