Occupational Therapist

About the Employer

Welcome to the Santa Maria-Bonita School District website. We are the largest school district in Santa Barbara County with about 17,500 pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade students.

In the heart of the coastal agricultural area, we celebrate our families and the support they provide to the students of the District.

The District is comprised of seventeen elementary schools, four junior high schools, and one combined elementary and junior high.

The district is committed to a high-quality education for each student to develop students who are prepared for limitless possibilities and achievements using their unique gifts and talents to develop skills to reach their maximum potential.

Our Beliefs

We believe each person has inherent value and deserves respect.

We believe all people belong, have a voice and can contribute.

We believe every person has the power and responsibility to take action and make a positive impact.

We believe equity is essential for all persons to thrive.

We believe honesty and integrity build trust.

We believe physical and emotional safety is foundational for personal fulfillment.

We believe excellence comes from curiosity, experience, and perseverance.

We believe that developing empathy inspires a kind community.

We believe service is an act of love.

We believe that there is strength and power in cultural diversity.

We believe that a unified community inspires hope and faith.

Our Mission

The Mission of Santa Maria-Bonita School District, as the unifying force that cultivates and enriches our diverse community, is to ensure every student flourishes by discovering their passion and purpose, exercising self-determination, and developing the skills to reach their maximum potential through a student-centered culture distinguished by

a whole child approach

an inclusive environment

community and family engagement

transformational innovation

and highly effective staff

Parameters

We will make decisions based on what is best for students.

We will welcome all people with dignity and respect.

We will practice responsible stewardship of all our resources.

We will embrace, practice, and model integrity.

We will not compromise our commitment to excellence.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Specialist for Special Education, the Occupational

Therapist serves as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in providing assessment;

consultation services / direct treatment services for pupils with disabling conditions. The

Occupational Therapist provides assessment, planning, goal development, sensory integration, and appropriate intervention services to assist students in acquiring functional performance skills and to help students function independently.

Will provide supervision for the development, assessment, and implementation of sensory and motor-specific programs. Coordinates services and evaluations with other staff.

Recommends and commits district funds to ensure that program requirements are met in respect to occupational therapy needs.

Performs other job-related duties as required by supervisor. This is an itinerant position.

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid California Board of Occupational Therapy License.

Valid registration with the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Certification from the California Board of Occupational Therapy.

Multilingual / Bilingual Preferred.

CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).

Documents :

1. Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)

2. Letter(s) of Recommendation (Minimum of 2 letters signed / dated WITHIN ONE YEAR)

3. Current Resume

4. Copies of certifications / credentials / licenses

• Certificate Copy (Valid registration with the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy)
• Certification (Valid California Board of Occupational Therapy License)
• CPR / First Aid Certification (CPR and First Aid certification)
• Letter of Introduction (Letter of Introduction)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter(s) of Recommendation - Current within one year)
• Other (Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy)
• Resume (Current Resume)
• Test Results / Materials (Certification from the California Board of Occupational Therapy.)

Comments and Other Information

TITLE IX - EQUAL EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Santa Maria-Bonita School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For questions or complaints, contact Equity Office / Title 9 Compliance Officer :

Brian Zimmerman

Director of Pupil Personnel Services

708 S. Miller

Santa Maria, CA 93454

805-361-8141

El Distrito Escolar de Santa María-Bonita prohíbe la discriminación, intimidación, hostigamiento (incluido el hostigamiento sexual) o acoso en base a la edad, ascendencia, color, discapacidad, origen étnico, género, expresión de género, identidad de género, información genética, estado de inmigración, estado civil, información médica, origen nacional, estado parental, estado de embarazo, raza, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, real o percibido de una persona, o asociación con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas.

Si tiene preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con la Oficina de Equidad / Oficial de Cumplimiento del Título 9 :

Brian Zimmerman

Director de Servicios Estudiantiles

708 S. Miller

Santa María, CA 93454

805-361-8141