Hybrid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- COTA - 25 Hours/Week (Outside Candidates) at Irvine Unified School District

The Irvine Unified School District comprises a diverse population of more than 36,000 PK-12 students in one early childhood learning center, 24 elementary schools, five K-8 schools, six middle schools, five high schools and one alternative high school. IUSD schools have been nationally recognized for comprehensive programs in academics, the arts, and athletics.

Under the direction ofthe Director-Special Education and under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, assists in providing direct occupational therapy services to individual or groups of special education students in accordance with Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and intervention plans; provides appropriate intervention services to assist students in acquiring functional performance skills and to help students function independently; participates as a member of the education team to treat special education students and report on the student's progress in attaining goals and objectives; maintains related service records and prepare a variety of reports. Pending prior approval, the incumbent may adjust specific treatment procedure in accordance with changes in student status. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Associate’s degree and work experience with school-aged children and one year experience working in a variety of settings including school, home, and clinic, and working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Training in sensory integration testing and techniques and experience working collaboratively with families are desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Class C driver’s license.

• Valid Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license as issued by the Board of Occupational Therapy. 

https://iusd.org/sites/default/files/certified_occupational_therapy_assistant.pdf

Please review the requirements of this position in the attached job description. By submitting an application, candidates are confirming that they meet the educational and experience levels as well as any license requirements listed for this position.

Beginning salary is $29.89 per hour. There are 6 steps in our salary schedule with step 6 at $37.25 per hour.

Per our CSEA agreement a newly hired employee can only begin at Step 1, 2 or 3 on the salary schedule Req# 4783