POSITION INFORMATION:

Position Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 

Location: Special Education (District-Wide)

Work Hours/Days: 8 hours per day | Monday - Friday

Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Salary: $32.13- $39.00 per hour

Work Year: School Session Work Year Calendar (195 days per year)

• Gathers data to assist in the evaluation of student needs as a basis for treatment planning.

• Follows intervention plans, including measurable goals and objectives, with strategies for meeting them.

• Works cooperatively with the Occupational Therapist and classroom personnel in providing services to the student or family.

• Operate a variety of office and instructional equipment and assist pupils with use of adaptive equipment.

• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures.

• Attend a variety of meetings, workshops and in-service trainings to maintain current knowledge of special education and pediatric occupational therapy practices.

• May assist with routine clerical duties directly related to classroom work.

• Set up work areas and prepare materials for instructional use.

• Coordinates activities with other members of the instructional team.

• Implements intervention plans directly under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

• Monitors student progress and performance, documents response for intervention, and consults with the Occupational Therapist regarding modification of strategies as indicated to attain goals.

• Maintains and assists in the training of students, family, and staff in the use of adaptive equipment designed to assist students in self-care and academic activities.

• Follows through on plans to maintain and enhance the performance of students in their natural environments.

• Documents evaluation results, treatment and follow-up, submitting these and other required reports in a timely fashion.

• Collaborates in developing recommendations for protocol and procedures.

• Assists in developing transition plans for students moving to other environments.

• The intellectual, sensory and physical development of young children.

• Techniques used in the assessment and treatment of disabilities.

• Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.

• A variety of current treatment approaches appropriate to meet the student needs, instructional goals and classroom support.

• Correct English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar and math.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.

• Assist in the assessments of the developmental status and education needs of young children.

• Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students.

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

• Maintain professional behavior and appearance with all student related contacts.

• Understand and work within scope of authority and defined guidelines.

• Observe health and safety regulations.

• Administer First Aid and CPR.

• Drive a vehicle to conduct work.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.

• Work collaboratively with families.

• Monitor and evaluate student progress.

• Work independently with little supervision.

• Work collaboratively to maintain detailed case records and reports.

• Work collaboratively to prepare lessons and instructional materials for students.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Operate a variety of office and instructional equipment including a computer and assigned software.

• Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. Graduation from an approved program for occupational therapy assistants.

• Two years experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant with a primary focus on sensory integration therapy with pediatric clients.

• Experience in a public school classroom.

• Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.

• Possession of First Aid and CPR certificates is required.

• Positions in this classification require the use of a personal automobile, the possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and proof of current and appropriate auto insurance coverage. If required to drive a District vehicle, must be insurable at standard market rates under the District's insurance policy is required.

• Work inside protected from weather 5 - 7 hrs/day

• Work outside exposed to the weather less than 1 hr/day

• Contact with blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials once or twice a month

• Muscular Tension

• Speech Intelligibility in Quiet

• Speech Intelligibility in Noise

• Muscular Power

• Flexibility

• Oral Comprehension

• Information Ordering

• Auditory Understanding

• Time Sharing

• Oral Expression

• Speech Recognition

• Written Comprehension

• Deductive Reasoning

• Written Expression

The Hemet Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For all complaints concerning students, employees, and programs please contact: 

​Juan Santos, Director, Title IX, Compliance & Resolution

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 2255
jsantos@hemetusd.org

For questions concerning Section 504, please contact: 

Joshua Workman, Director, Student Support Services

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 3500
jworkman1@hemetusd.org

For questions concerning educational equity, please contact: 

Michael Schanze, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance

and Educational Equity

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 3700
mschanze@hemetusd.org