Occupational Therapist Assistant - #081

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under immediate direction of special education administrative staff and occupational therapy specialist staff, provides occupational therapy services for designated pupils according to Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals; maintain related service records and prepares a variety of reports.

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Requirements / Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. • Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from an accredited school in a Certificated Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. Additional instruction in child development, including neurological, physical, and psychological training is recommended; clinical affiliation in pediatrics is desirable; experience working with children in an occupational therapy or educational setting is desirable. • Ability to operate standard office equipment including microcomputers and related software applications; communicate effectively orally and in writing; maintain cooperative relationships; design and fit adaptive devices; assist with standardized assessment tests; work with all levels of District staff, parents, health care professionals, and other healthcare agencies; lift and move moderately heavy objects and assist in pupil positioning; plan and organize work; meet schedules and timelines; maintain records and prepare reports; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; work independently with little direction; read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. • Knowledge of technical aspects of field of specialty; oral and written communication skills; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; principles, methods, and equipment used in occupational therapy; child development and growth including neurological and physical dysfunction; reading and writing English communication skills. • Licenses and other requirements:
  
  Obtain certification by the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy within six months of appointment to this job class. Possession of a valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided).

Please visit the Chula Vista Elementary School District Employment page for complete job description and application procedure. If you have any questions, please contact Gilbert Araiza in the Human Resources Department. https://www.cvesd.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=16109283

Comments and Other Information

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program, practice or activity it conducts.

For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment, contact: Human Resources Service and Support Department, Jason Romero, Assistant Superintendent, 84 East J Street Chula Vista, CA 91910, Jason.Romero@cvesd.org, (619) 425-9600, Ext. 1340.

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