Occupational Therapist 26TP138

West Contra Costa Unified School DistrictOCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTDEFINITION:Under direction to plan and perform occupational therapy work including sensory integration; to observe and report on the results of treatment; and to do related work is CHARACTERISTICS:Positions in this classification are required to plan and administer occupational therapy treatments for school children under medical direction. To assist in developing monitoring and coordinating a district-wide program for sensory motor OF DUTIES:Plans and performs occupational therapy treatments for school children in accordance with medical direction; teaches self-care activities with particular emphasis on sensory integration sensory motor and daily living skills remediation; adapts games crafts and other related activities as therapeutic exercises; plans and supervises group activities; instructs school children and their families in the use of special equipment and of suitable activities for continuation of treatments at home; provides in-service training for school personnel; instructs and assists teachers aides and other school personnel in the implementation of related to sensory motor needs; provides assessment and on going evaluation; provides input to district-wide eligibility and planning team; consults and cooperates with educational personnel and community organizations in integrating programs for handicapped school children; observes patients behavior and progress; makes required records and :Knowledge of:Arts crafts recreational and group activities useful in occupational therapy;Neuromuscular development;The theory of mental and physical rehabilitation;Objectives of occupational therapy;The physical and psychological problems of handicapped persons and their families;The growth and development of children;The fundamentals of self-care and other similar activities;Ability to:Explain and interpret occupational therapy;Use special toys and equipment as therapeutic devices;Deal effectively with handicapped students their families and school : Graduation from an accredited program in Occupational : 1) Certificate of registration with the American Association Of Occupational Therapists. 2) Certification by the center for the Study Of Sensory-Integration :aw11-7-80