Occupational Therapist II

Job Summary

Job Summary

WORK LOCATION: District Office/Student Services/SPED WORK HOURS: 16 HRS per week WORK SCHEDULE: TBD WORK YEAR: 9.5 months

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Requirements / Qualifications

ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS: Registered with America Occupational Therapy Association and/or certified with the National Board for Occupational Therapy.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in occupational therapy. Three years of clinical experience in pediatric therapy with emphasis on developmental disabilities and working in the educational setting. Experience in working collaboratively with teams and families.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Intellectual, sensory, and physical development of children and young adults.

Skill in the application of occupational therapy techniques utilized in the assessment and treatment of children with disabilities. The educational and developmental needs of children. Theory of physical and mental rehabilitation underlying the practices of occupational therapy.

Principles, methods and objectives of occupational therapy treatment, services, techniques. Skeletal anatomy, neuromuscular function and dysfunction; kinesiology and occupational therapy modalities. Consultation, training, and supervision principles.

ABILITY TO: Accurately assess the developmental status and educational needs of children and young adults.

Identify and analyze areas of developmental sensory-motor dysfunction. Develop and implement treatment plans, goals, and objectives to correct sensory-motor processing delays. Collaborate with staff, and families.

Provide consultation for classroom and home management of motor, sensory, perceptual, and self cares programs. Explain and provide training on occupational therapy and rehabilitative principles. Provide direction to staff.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing and make presentations to small and large groups. Maintain records and prepare complex reports. Work as a strong member of the IEP team, using current best practice clinical skills for working with children and adolescents with physical and educational disabilities.

Establish and maintain an effective and cooperative relationship with those contacted in the course of work including individuals from various ethic and cultural groups. The Milpitas Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying, including discrimination against an individual or group, on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, actual or potential marital or parental status, pregnancy, actual or potential family status, physical or mental disability, nationality, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, medical condition; a 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.

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WORK LOCATION: District Office/Student Services/SPED WORK HOURS: 16 HRS per week WORK SCHEDULE: TBD WORK YEAR: 9.5 months Position #105378 Bulletin 23.23

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