Occupational Therapist

Salary : $46.22 - $56.19 Hourly

Location : Santa Paula, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2425-27

Department : District Office

Opening Date : 03 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

About the Recruitment

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL.

The Santa Paula Unified School District is excited to announce an Open and Promotional

opportunity for the position of :

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Full time position during the school year.

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies occurring during the next 12 months.

All applications must be submitted online and received by the final filing date posted on this recruitment. The Classified HR Department is located in the back portables at the District Office - 201 S. Steckel Drive - Santa Paula, CA 93060.

Note : The District has the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Employees may be eligible for an annual degree stipend paid tenthly (whichever is greater) :

$250 / Associate degrees, $500 / Bachelor degrees; $750 / Master degrees

Additionally, employees may participate in the Professional Growth Program, allowing them up to 5% of their base salary.

FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT : www.santapaulausd.org

Non Discrimination Statement

The Santa Paula Unified School District (SPUSD) prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its program or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated Equity Compliant Officers to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination :

Dr. Andres P. Santamaria, Title IX Coordinator / 504 Coordinator (805) 933-8843, Doug Henning, Facilities and Construction Manager, Title Il Coordinator (Facilities) 805-933-8901, The address for all Compliant Officers is 201 S. Steckel Drive, Santa Paula, CA 93060

Basic Function and Essential Duties

BASIC FUNCTION :

Under the direction of the Director-Special Education or designee, serve as a member of the educational team serving the needs of special education children and their families; provide assessment and direct services related to sensory-motor development and other identified developmental needs; provide consultation related to sensory-motor development; provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services based upon needs determined through established processes; develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Serve as a member of the educational team serving the needs of special education children and their families; provide assessment and direct services related to sensory-motor development and other identified developmental needs; provide consultation related to sensory-motor development; provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services based upon needs determined through established processes.

Collaborate with IEP team members through meetings, e-mail, phone, and in person communication; draft IEPs for students; determine frequency of services, eligibility, goals, objectives, accommodations / modifications, testing accommodations, and related services and needs of identified students.

Conduct developmental and formal assessments and participate as a team member to determine program eligibility; assess student abilities in the areas of fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, self- care / activities of daily living, sensory processing, self-regulation, motor planning, organization of behavior, social play, postural stability, feeding, and environmental adaptations / assistive devices; evaluate needs and progress toward goals as needed; determine appropriate assessment to be given; score and interpret results.

Provide education, training and support to families related to student programming needs; recommend, design, create and assist in acquiring adaptive equipment; demonstrate use of adaptive equipment.

Plan and prepare for therapy sessions to ameliorate motor delays; provide direct therapy services to students individually and in groups; develop projects, clean and maintain equipment, and set up and break down therapy equipment; maintain records of therapy sessions to document intervention and monitor student progress; coordinate scheduling of therapy sessions with teachers for students on caseload.

Attend meetings and assist in developing goals for students and families; update student files based on assessment information and data; present assessment information to staff to determine team assignments.

Manage caseload and new referrals including collecting assessment reports, developing evaluation plans, monitoring changes with student goals throughout the school year, and related data; prepare and maintain a variety of forms, files, records, logs and reports; prepare MediCal billings.

Attend and schedule various meetings and other appointments; provide information and coordinate professional and community resources with other staff and related organizations.

Operate a variety of standard office equipment; order office and therapy equipment and supplies as needed.

Drive a vehicle to various school sites and various District offices to conduct work.

OTHER DUTIES :

Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Sufficient experience, training and / or education to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. Typically this would be gained through : bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two years of school-based occupational therapy experience including experience in the IEP process.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Registration by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Valid Occupational Therapy Association of California license.

Valid California driver's license.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Child development and developmental disabilities, diagnosis, syndromes and applicable treatment techniques.

Motor and reflex development. Adaptive equipment.

Medical, educational and other community resources and agencies. Appropriate instructional materials for students.

Record-keeping techniques.

Proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Department and program objectives and goals.

Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities

Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws and regulations.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Health and safety regulations. Proper lifting techniques.

Technical aspects of field of specialty.

ABILITY TO :

Observe and assess fine and gross motor development, perceptual development, self-help, oral motor development and sensory processing.

Develop and conduct sensory-motor focused interventions.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing regarding technical information.

Develop and implement IEPs and appropriate treatment plans. Develop and conduct parent / guardian interviews.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Maintain records and prepare reports.

Operate a computer to enter data, maintain records and generate reports. Maintain current knowledge of technical advances in the field.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Plan and organize work.

Meet schedules and time lines.

We offer a complete benefits package to classified employees who work six (6.0) hours or more per day. Benefits include health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page :

01

I understand that the Santa Paula Unified School District Classified HR Office will communicate with me via email and that it is my responsibility to check my email.

• Yes
• No

02

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

03

Are you a current regular classified employee (substitute employment not included)?

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OT - Do you have at least two (2) years of school-based occupational therapy experience including experience in the IEP process?

05

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

06

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

07

OT - Do you have a Valid Occupational Therapy Association of California license?

Required Question