Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist at Acton-Agua Dulce Unified

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

6/10/2026

Contact

Jackie Erdrich

6612690750

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$117,729.00 - $130,602.48 Annually

Length of Work Year

216 Days

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

Objective:

Under general supervision, provides educationally related occupational therapy services

to students with various disabilities according to the students'' Individualized Education

Program (IEP); provides assessment, consultation and direct occupational therapy to

students within educational, developmental and functional parameters; develops and

implements individual and/or group occupational therapy intervention plans; and

performs related duties as assigned.

An incumbent in this class assesses students'' abilities and performance in activities that

are related to the curriculum and applicable to activities of daily living.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that

may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them

from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Assesses students' abilities and performance in activities that are related to the

curriculum and applicable to activities of daily living. Assessment may include student

observation, record review, interview and/or standardized/non-standardized test

procedures.

2. Identifies and documents students' abilities, educational, developmental, and

functional needs, providing reports to the IEP team.

3. Develops, coordinates, implements, and monitors individual occupational therapy

intervention plans that support the IEP goals and objectives; reevaluates plans on a

regular basis.

4. Assists with the development of student transition plans, program, and goals.

5. Maintains progress notes and records regarding areas of service as required by law,

Board Policy, Administrative regulations, and the District.

6. Writes assessment reports, progress reports and daily notes according to specified

guidelines.

7. Reviews reports from health care providers and coordinates occupational therapy

service.

8. Collaborate with District health personnel in the coordination of medical care

protocols.

9. Provides assistance to program staff as part of case management through consultation,

training, and individual and group activities.

10. Collaborates, consults and trains teachers and other educational staff to implement

activities that can be incorporated into a student's school day.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Clarifies occupational therapy goals, objectivities and services and provide

consultation to and respond to inquiries from parents, students, teachers, program staff,

administrators and others.

2. Attends IEP meetings as needed to review the occupational therapy assessment and/or

progress of the student, and assist in the development of student IEP's.

3. Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned staff.

4. Maintains a safe and orderly treatment area.

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Knowledge of:

1. Child development principles, including intellectual, sensory, social, and emotional

growth patterns and physical development of children.

2. Educational and developmental needs of children with disabilities.

3. Fundamental principles, techniques, and accepted trends in the field of occupational

therapy.

4. School District administrative policies, organization and operations.

5. State and Federal Laws and regulations governing special education.

6. Educational and medical applications of adaptive equipment.

7. Generally accepted standards of health and sanitation.

8. Record keeping techniques.

9. Effective oral and written communication methods.

10. Methods for scheduling assignments.

11. Educationally-related occupational therapy versus medically-related occupational

therapy.

Ability to:

1. Plan, organize and conduct an occupational therapy program for students with various

disabilities.

2. Apply various frames of references to the clinical techniques and practices of

occupational therapy.

3. Develop, coordinate, and implement effective intervention and transition plans,

programs, and goals.

4. Effectively assess students' abilities, needs, and performance, and develop appropriate

plan of action in accordance with the IEP.

5. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

6. Work independently and perform numerous assignments simultaneously.

7. Use effective scheduling methods to complete all tasks within the established time

lines based on IEP laws and regulations.

8. Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals or groups with culturally diverse

backgrounds, both orally and in writing.

9. Prepare and maintain case records, files and reports.

10. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff, students

and community agencies.

11. Operate a vehicle to conduct work.

12. Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

13. Work confidentially with discretion.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is

graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in occupational therapy, or

a closely related field; and at least one year of supervised experience in occupational

therapy working with children (0-11 years old) with severe disabilities; or some

combination of education, training and experience that produces the requisite knowledge

and ability. Experience in a Public Agency.

Special Requirements:

Valid National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Certification (within 6

months of employment).

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Valid first aid and CPR certification.

A valid California Class C driver's license.

Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with

reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an

individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the

limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate

the limitation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents, and the display screen of

various office equipment and machines

• Able to conduct verbal conversation
• Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels)
• Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk
• Able to sit for sustained periods of time
• Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps and ladders
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Able to carry up to 40 pounds
• Able to exhibit full range of motion for:
• Shoulder external rotation and internal rogation
• Shoulder abduction and adduction
• Elbow flexion and extension
• Shoulder extension and flexion
• Back lateral flexion
• Hip flexion and extension
• Knee flexion
• Able to operate office machines and equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Able to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to operate a calculator,

typewriter and/ or keyboard.

Physical:

• Good physical condition; able to pass District physical.

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Requirements / Qualifications

California Board of Occupational Therapy License California Driver''s License Master''s degree from an accredited program verified by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ("ACOTE") and consistent with licensing requirements.

Requirements / Qualifications

California Board of Occupational Therapy License California Driver''s License Master''s degree from an accredited program verified by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ("ACOTE") and consistent with licensing requirements.

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