Occupational Therapist

Under the direction of assigned administrator, provide occupational therapy treatment to special needs students enrolled in the educational programs of the Local Education Agencies (LEA). This job class administers occupational therapy assessments to determine a student's level of function relative to the student's age and educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensorimotor integration, self-care and activities of daily living.

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's Degree in occupational therapy and at least one (1) year of clinical experience in pediatric therapy with emphasis on developmental disabilities and working in the educational setting.

Possession of a valid license from the State of California and certificate of registration issued by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Possession of a CPR Certificate preferred. The successful candidate must be cleared by the Department of Justice prior to employment as required by law.

Under the direction of assigned administrator, provide occupational therapy treatment to special needs students enrolled in the educational programs of the Local Education Agencies (LEA). This job class administers occupational therapy assessments to determine a student's level of function relative to the student's age and educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensorimotor integration, self-care and activities of daily living.

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's Degree in occupational therapy and at least one (1) year of clinical experience in pediatric therapy with emphasis on developmental disabilities and working in the educational setting.

Possession of a valid license from the State of California and certificate of registration issued by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Possession of a CPR Certificate preferred. The successful candidate must be cleared by the Department of Justice prior to employment as required by law.

Comments and Other Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The following items MUST be submitted: 1) Completed Application form 2) Resume 3) Letter of Introduction 4) Copy of Valid License from the State of California and Certificate of Registration issued by the American Occupational Therapy Association 5) Three Signed Letters of Reference Submit above items to:

Lisa Tatro, Human Resources Madera County Superintendent of Schools 1105 S. Madera Ave., Madera CA 93637 SELECTION PROCEDURE: Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee for minimum qualifications. Interview dates will be individually arranged for selected applicants.