Occupational Therapist III

The Educational Services Division is now accepting applications for Occupational Therapist I/II.

The Occupational Therapists provides occupational therapy treatment to special needs students enrolled in the educational programs of the County Office of Education. This job class is responsible for individual treatment to correct specific areas of sensory-motor integrative dysfunction. This job class administers pediatric occupational therapy assessments to determine a students level of function relative to the students age and educational placement in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development sensory motor integration self-care and activities of daily living. Employees in this job class receive limited supervision from a school administrator or designee and will consult and provide therapy in a variety of classrooms/school/early intervention settings at more than one site with many different educational team members within a framework of special education policies and procedures. This job class requires independent clinical judgment well developed communication skills and the ability to work in a variety of settings.

This position is full-time and has a work year of 12 months 217 days 8 hours per day.

This position is an alternate class series. Passing candidates will be screened in as a Level I or Level II based on their education and experience as outlined in the job description and as it relates to the duties of the position.

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Occupational Therapist I: Possession of A valid license eligibility for licensing or Limited Permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California according to the California Occupational Therapy Practice Act. Limited Permit Holders must pass the next scheduled examination as specified in the Business and Professions Code 2570 Occupational Therapy Practice Act or be released from position.

Occupational Therapist II: Possession of a valid license or eligibility for licensing according to the California Occupational Therapy Practice Act to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California AND two years of clinical experience in pediatric therapy with emphasis on developmental disabilities and working in an educational setting. Experience in working collaboratively with teams and families are desired

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California Drivers License and a driving record that meets the insurance requirements of the County Office of Education.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The following application materials are required:

1. Completed Application
2. Resume
3. DMV Driver History Report
4. Copy of Occupational Therapy License eligibility for licensing or Limited Permit

The application and materials must be received by application or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received please contact the recruiter for this position prior to the filing date.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

• Assessments and interviews may take place virtually or in-person.
• Following the final filing date the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
• The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts tentatively scheduled for TBD.
• Based on the final scores of qualified candidates Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
• Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities tentatively scheduled for TBD.

• Second interviews may be held in-person.

NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add eliminate or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting at any time during the position posting and testing process which may include but is not limited to further testing inclusive of on-the job testing recruitment and recruitment extensions which may be for less than 15 days after an eligibility list has been certified which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.

HEALTH WELFARE AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Health and Wellness Program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs./ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any part of the testing process must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled test date at . Hearing-impaired individuals may contact the California Relay Service at 1- then . After contacting CPS candidates will be asked to submit documentation supporting their accommodation request. Failure to reach out within the specified timeline may result in an inability to make accommodations.

EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER:
The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity gender/sex (including gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation religion color national origin ancestry immigration status physical or mental status marital status registered domestic partner status age (40 and above) genetic information political belief or affiliation (not union related) a persons association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis protected by federal state or local law ordinance or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment please contact:

Roger
Interim Associate Superintendent
Personnel Services
Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose Ca 95131

RECRUITMENT CONTACT:
For questions about the position or recruitment process please contact:
Shahana Shah