Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (2026-2027 School Year)

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPHY ASSISTANT
(2026-2027School Year)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certifid Occupational Therapist Assistant Certification
2. Validdriverslicenseandpersonalautomobileforuseondistrictbusiness
3. Knowledgeofprinciplesandcurrentpracticesinfieldofeducationally-related occupational therapy
4. Knowledgeofoperationandcareofrelatedequipmentsuppliesand materials
5. Abilitytocommunicateeffectivelyverballyandinwritingwithstudentsparents staff and community
6. Abilitytounderstandandfollowvarietyofinstructionsfurnishedinwrittenoral diagram or schedule form
7. Abilitytoprovideconsultationandtrainingtostaffparentsandothersas appropriate regarding occupational therapy services
8. Abilitytodevelopschedulesandmaintainaccurate records

REPORTSTO: Administratorasassigned

JOB GOAL: Toprovideoccupationaltherapyservicestostudentsreferredforassessmentbyor enrolled in District special education programs

PERFORMANCERESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assistsingatheringinformationforassessmentsofstudentstodetermineeligibility for educationally-related occupational therapy services
2. Assists in reviewing occupational therapy reports presented to Individualized EducationProgram(IEP)teamfromparents/guardians/outsideagenciesrelativeto educational needs for students within the District
3. Assistsindevelopingrecommendationsforeducationally-relatedoccupational therapy services procedures and protocols
4. Plans schedules implements and evaluates appropriate educationally-related occupationaltherapyprograms;monitorsstudentprogressandevaluatesplanson regular basis
5. Evaluatesneedforandprovidestrainingtostaffandparents/guardiansas appropriate for use of adaptive equipment to meet educationally-related occupational therapy needs
6. MaintainsaccuraterecordsandassistsinprovidingreportsforuseinIEPteam meetings; attends IEP meetings as appropriate
7. Conferswithparents/guardiansregardingplansforeducationally-related occupational therapy services
8. Maintainssafeandorderlytherapy area
9. Participatesinongoingprofessionaldevelopmentandmaintainsknowledgeof current research-based educationally-related occupational therapy practices

10. Performsotherrelateddutiesas assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary and work year according to current schedule; classified salary schedule class 42

SALARY: $31.51 - $51.36 per hour

EVALUATION: Performanceofthisjobwillbeevaluatedin accordancewiththeDistrictsImprovement ofProfessionalServiceshandbookBoardPoliciesandProceduresandconsistentwith collective bargaining agreements when applicable.

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:
A new employee or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification shall serve a probationary period which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113 a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Online application and any required documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on May 13 2026

Copies of required certificates transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require the originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Personnel Services regarding acceptable certificates. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

It is the applicants responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.
The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re-advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications including passage of required tests will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operators license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications including passage of required tests will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

AB2534 and SB848

Effective January 1 2025 Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1 2026 Senate Bill (SB848)mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list ofeveryschool district county office of education charter school and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked regardless of the length of service including full-time part-time and substitute employment. If multiple LEAs are within the same district only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.

Any candidates contacting directly or indirectly any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying in any employment practice education program or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age ethnicity or race which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identifications religion pregnancy marital status parental status physical disability mental disability sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression medical information genetic information homelessness foster status military veteran status political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200 220 and 234.1 Penal Code 422.55 Government Code 11135 Section 504 and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you or your student have been subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the Districts Chief Equity Compliance Officer Section 504 Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Erin Johnston by phone at by email at or in person at 1300 Baker Street Bakersfield CA 93305. Copies of BCSDs Uniform Complaint policy Sexual Harassment policy and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.