THE NEED
PROMOTIONAL & OPEN OPPORTUNITY
To fill a current vacancy, 8 hours per day, 181 days per year at various Ventura Unified School sites, and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. The established list will remain in effect for one year.
You must include a copy of your valid Occupational Therapist Certification issued by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board, valid State Occupational Therapist license, and valid California driver's license at the time that you submit your application. Please read this job bulletin in its entirety for minimum qualifications, recruitment and testing information.
If you are having difficulty applying on-line, you may contact the Applicant Support Line, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. (855) 524-5627.
Having trouble attaching your documents? You may stop by the Classified Human Resources Office, we will scan and attach your documents to your on-line application.
THE POSITION
Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description, including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please click here or visit the Classified Human Resources Office.
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, develop, implement, oversee and provide occupational therapy services and treatment to enhance fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing and other functional abilities and development among identified students with disabilities; observe, evaluate and develop occupational therapy treatment plans in response to student needs and disabilities; provide consultation and training to teachers, staff, parents and others concerning the development of student motor skills and related programs.
THE CANDIDATE
Education And Experience
Requires a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program verified by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), and one year occupational therapy experience working with students with various disabilities in a rehabilitative setting.
Licenses And Other Requirements
- Pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination.
- Obtain and maintain a license in California through the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Occupational Therapists must earn the minimum professional development units and meet professional and ethical standards to maintain licensure.
Valid California driver’s license.
THE DETAILS
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination process may be comprised of multiple choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the job description.
Step 1: Application screening (pass/fail) Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application, including work experience and the supplemental questionnaire. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the performance examination and qualification appraisal interview.
Upon qualifying, applicants will be notified by email with further instructions. Applicants must pass the application screening to advance to the next step, the qualification appraisal interview.
Step 2: Training & Experience Evaluation: (weighted 100%) A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are scored and rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department.
All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.
Additional Salary Information
New Hires – Initial Salary Placement
Education
The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria:
- Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification)
- Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position)
All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period.
Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years.
Promotional and/or transfer candidates will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.
Education Incentives
All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a college degree above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification.
AA/AS = 2.50%
BA/BS = 4.00%
MA/MS = 5.00%
Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00%
(Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)
BENEFITS: Please click the Benefits tab above or or contact Classified Human Resources for a description of benefits offered.
TO APPLY: Applications may be filed online at: http://www.venturausd.organd MUST be submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date indicated.
Completed applications (including any supplemental applications, proof of licenses or certifications, etc.) MUST be submitted by the above deadlines. Late applications will not be accepted for consideration. Applications must be sufficiently complete and specific to fully indicate the experience and other qualifications of each applicant. A resume or additional attachments may be included with the application, but may not be submitted in lieu of the required application packet. Falsification or omission of material fact is cause for rejection, removal from the eligibility list, or dismissal from employment.
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) may request accommodation if needed. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made for testing, your request must be received at the time your application is submitted. If special arrangements are not requested at the time the application is submitted, it is understood that no special accommodations are required. Documentation on the need for accommodation must accompany your request.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer Of Employment)
- Employment Verification: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
- Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, would then be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis.
- The District reserves the right to require a job related physical examination and satisfactory results from such an exam.
- Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined.
- All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application. Such a conviction, or failure to report a record of convictions, may bar you from employment.
- Other: Eligibles will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver's license.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the 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. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410)
HEALTH & WELFARE
Plan Choices Include
- Anthem CDHP PPO 90 with optional health savings account (HSA)
- Kaiser Permanente CDHP DHMO with optional health savings account (HSA)
- Anthem PPO Medical
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Medical
- Cash-in-Lieu option: Full-time employees (40 hours per week) who can prove they are covered by group medical coverage, may opt out of benefits to participate in Cash in Lieu at any time of the year (up to $5,000 per year, paid out in increments of $500 per month (September – June)
Please visit our website for detailed information regarding costs, or you may contact Jodie Argueta in our Risk Management Department at: jodie.argueta@venturausd.org or 805-641-5000, ext. 1242.
HOLIDAYS
Approximately 14 paid holidays per year.
VACATION
Vacation is earned based on assigned hours. (For example: a new employee working 8 hours/day, 12-months per year will earn one vacation day per month, up to a total of twelve (12) days of vacation per
year. Employees who work less than 12-months per year or less than 8 hours/day shall be entitled to a prorated share of vacation benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.) Vacation earned increases with years of service with the district.
SICK LEAVE
The district provides for 1 day of illness leave per month worked, with unlimited accumulation for unused days.
RETIREMENT
Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and Social Security
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Please verify that you have attached a copy of your valid California driver's license? (required to move forward in recruitment process)
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Please verify that you have attached a copy of your valid Occupational Therapist Certification issued by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board. (Required to move forward with recruitment)
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Please verify that you have attached your valid State Occupational Therapist license.
