Occupational therapy assistant Jobs in Thousand oaks ca

THE NEED

PROMOTIONAL & OPEN OPPORTUNITY

To fill any current, itinerant vacancy in the Special Education Department at the Education Service Center and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

This recruitment requires a valid State Occupational Therapy Assistant license, a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification issued by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board and a valid and current California Driver's license . The supporting documents must be attached to your on-line application to meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.

If you are having difficulty applying on-line, you may contact the Applicant Support Line, Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm. (855) 524-5627.

Having trouble attaching your documents? You may stop by the Classified Human Resources Office and we will attach your documents to your on-line application. THE POSITION Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification) , including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please click   or visit the Classified Human Resources Office.  Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of occupational therapy procedures, services and treatment to enhance fine motor, gross motor and other functional abilities and development among identified students with disabilities; assist with developing and implementing therapeutic activities. THE CANDIDATE

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to sufficient experience, training and / or education to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the .

LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification issued by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

Valid State Occupational Therapy Assistant license.

Valid California driver's license.

THE DETAILS

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination process may be comprised of multiple choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the .

Step 1 : Application Screening (pass / fail) Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application, including work experience and the supplemental questionnaire. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the performance examination and qualification appraisal interview.

Upon qualifying, applicants will be notified by email with further instructions. Applicants must pass the application screening to advance to the next step, the qualification appraisal interview.

Step 2 : Qualification Appraisal Interview (weighted 100%)  to be determined.

A Qualification Appraisal Interview for this classification is not scheduled at this time, however applicants may access the Job Details section in this posting to check for updates to testing information.All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION

Step 1 : $27.25 (initial placement)

Step 2 : $28.80 (6 months)

Step 3 : $30.44 (1 year)

Step 4 : $32.18 (2 years)

Step 5 : $34.01 (3 years)

All new hires will be placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule and will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period.

Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District : an additional 1.20% of base salary per year after completing 4 years of service. 4.10% of base salary per year after completing 9 years of service. 7.08% of base salary per year after completing 14 years of service.10.15% of base salary per year after completing 19 years of service.13.31% of base salary per year after completing 24 years of service.

BENEFITS Please click the Benefits tab above or visit Classified Human Resources for a description of benefits offered.

INSURANCE

Available to employees who work at least 20 hours per week. Choice of PPO or HMO, Dental and Vision. Premiums paid by the District (includes employee and eligible family members) based on regular weekly hours worked :

20.00-29.99 hours per week; district pays 50% of benefits

30.00-39.99 hours per week; district pays 75% of benefits

40.00 hours per week; district pays 100% of benefits

HOLIDAYS

Approximately 14 paid holidays per year.

VACATION

Vacation is earned based on assigned hours. (For example :  a new employee working 8 hours / day, 12-months per year will earn one vacation day per month, up to a total of twelve (12) days of vacation per

year. Employees who work less than 12-months per year or less than 8 hours / day shall be entitled to a prorated share of vacation benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.) Vacation earned increases with years of service with the district.

SICK LEAVE

The district provides for 1 day of illness leave per month worked, with unlimited accumulation for unused days.

RETIREMENT

Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and Social Security