Occupational Therapist

About the Employer

We are a unified school district serving more than 16,150 students in grades K -12. We have thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, three specialized high schools, two alternative high schools and one K-8 school.

We also offer a home schooling program, adult education courses and other unique programs to fit the needs of all students. Our school district employs approximately 1,100 certificated and nearly 900 classified employees. Antioch Unified School District is centrally located in the East Bay and provides ready access to scenic mountains, waterfronts, wine country, historical sites and the Pacific Ocean.

Antioch is known as the "Gateway to the Delta" and is one of California's oldest cities, with a diverse community of approximately 100,000. The Antioch Unified School District is a Merit System District. As such, final selection of our classified staff members will be made from candidates who have been placed on an eligibility list. Eligibility is determined via an evaluation and competitive screening/scoring of a candidate's training and experience as demonstrated on the application and responses provided in the supplemental questions.

Job Summary

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Assistant Director-Special Education, develop, implement, and provide individual and group therapy to enhance fine motor, sensory motor and other skills and development among identified students with disabilities; evaluate and develop occupational therapy treatment plans in response to student needs and disabilities; provide consultation and training to teachers, staff, parents, and others concerning the development of student motor skills and related programs.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Unit: CSEA Current Vacancies: 4 Classification Hours/Work Year: 8 hrs. day / 10 Months (180 Days - Student Attendance Days) CSEA Hourly Range 156:

Step A $56.73 (Min.) to Step F $72.61 (Max.) Promotional/Open: The promotional group as well as the general public may apply. The promotional side of the eligibility list shall take precedence when certifying eligibles.

APPLICATION, RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS & RESUME REQUIRED Your application may be disqualified if it is incomplete, or any fields are left blank or state "see resume" or "see attached". EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in occupational therapy or related field and one year experience working with students with various disabilities in a rehabilitative setting. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Occupational Therapist Certification issued by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board. Valid State Occupational Therapist license. Valid California driver's license.

SELECTION & EXAMINATION: The selection process will consist of an application packet screening pass/fail scoring.

An oral interview (weighted 100%) will be conducted. The date of the oral panel exam is to be determined. A passing score must be achieved on the application as well as the oral panel exam. Final selection will be made from those who achieve the three highest ranking scores on a promotional/open eligibility list.

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Comments and Other Information

The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively.

Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District's Title IX Coordinator: Christine Ibarra, Associate Superintendent, Educational Services, 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509, 925-779-7500 or by email at Christineibarra@antiochschools.net. A Merit System Employer / Equal Opportunity Employer Posting 4/05/2024

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