Occupational Therapist at Palo Alto Unified School District Tweet    Print    Application Deadline

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Date Posted 3/21/2025 Contact Marilyn Munoz
Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$64.04 - $81.81 Per Hour Length of Work Year 10 Months Employment Type Full Time Location Palo Alto Unified School District Department Special Education Department Benefits 100 percent employee (self) Position Start Date 2025-2026 Job Summary Job Summary

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE • B.A. or B.S. from an accredited school, as well as experience and/or training that meets or exceeds the skills and abilities described in this classification; • Have and maintain certification with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board (AOTCB); • Strong background in Sensory Integration therapy and application in the treatment of Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), and associated regulatory disorders; SCSIPTS Certification preferred; • Have and maintain a valid California driver's license. OVERVIEW: Under general supervision, provide occupational therapy services to special need students exhibiting learning disabilities such as developmental delays, behavior disorders, perceptual motor/visual motor difficulties, gross and fine motor delays, or any other associated disorders interfering with a student's ability to benefit from his/her education program. Therapy may be provided on a direct, consultative, or monitoring basis. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assess the developmental and educational needs of children with a variety of disabilities; • Administer complete educational assessments and reassessments, including observations, record review, standardized/non-standardized testing in areas of suspected disability; interpret results, provide a comprehensive written report, and present findings at IEP meetings; • Formulate and implement individual treatment plans as related to assessment, educational implications, and IEP Goals and objectives; • Chart daily notes related to therapy activities and student responses; • Adapt environment, equipment, materials, and activities according to student needs; • Communicate and collaborate with other staff and family members as a means of effectively infusing therapy activities, in-home and in school, to optimize the overall program and student progress; • Conduct in-services and other training programs for both school staff and parents as to the role an

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