Occupational Therapy Specialist

San Diego Unified School District • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact. The Occupational Therapy Specialist will provide assessment, consultation, and direct occupational therapy to students enrolled in or referred to special education programs. The Occupational Therapy Specialist also collaborates with general and special education staff and parents, to identify strategies, methods, and patterns of instructional support.

Requirements

• A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from an accredited school of occupational therapy and California license as an Occupational Therapist
• A current and valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice occupational therapy

Nice To Haves

• clinical affiliation in pediatrics is desirable
• experience working with children in an occupational therapy or educational setting is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• provide assessment
• consultation
• direct occupational therapy to students enrolled in or referred to special education programs
• collaborates with general and special education staff and parents, to identify strategies, methods, and patterns of instructional support

Benefits

• Positions greater than 20 hours per week qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed