Job Posting: CSB Occupational Therapist Part-Time

Department of Education - School for the Blind

JC-404136
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CSB Occupational Therapist Part-Time
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

$2,339.00 - $3,371.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

The Final Filing Date for this position has been extended to Until Filled. It will officially close on or before May 18, 2024 

The Occupational Therapist provides students at the California School for the Blind (CSB) with assessment and services in the areas of fine motor skills and coordination; motor planning; activities of daily living; basic tool use in an educational setting (eating utensils, writing utensils, keyboard, etc.); sensory processing; and sensory integration.

The occupational therapist collaborates with teachers, other service providers, and parents to foster motor skill and sensory processing growth for all CSB students. The occupational therapist is responsible to maintain the sensory-motor room and equipment in good working order.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Will work in a temperature-controlled environment with LED lighting. May predominantly sit at desk or use sit/stand desk during normal working hours to perform daily duties, and may be required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. This position may be kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching overhead/above shoulder level, sitting. Daily contact with blind or low vision children is required. May be required to escort student during fire drills or emergencies. This position is also on an open school campus and may be around service animals. Walking outdoors, up to 0.5 miles per day may be required to escort students from place to place on campus. The position requires use of a desktop and/or laptop computer and other standard office equipment. Occasional travel to attend meetings and conferences may be required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-404136
Position #(s):
184-615-8288-900
Working Title:
CSB Occupational Therapist Part-Time
Classification:
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
$2,339.00 - $3,371.00

Applicants who are new to State of California employment will start at the starting range of the salary scale.

# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Alameda County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Part Time - 1/2 Time

Department Information

The California School for the Blind provides intensive, disability-specific educational services to students who have primary learning needs related to their visual impairment. The school serves as a statewide resource to provide expertise to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and families in evidenced-based assessment, specialized curriculum, cutting-edge research and technology, and innovative models of instruction that prepare students for adult life. The California School for the Blind is under the State Special Schools and Services Division.

This position is located in Fremont, California

For more information, visit our website at www.csb-cde.ca.gov
Department Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov

Special Requirements

This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test
  • Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance. 

Upon employment offer/acceptance, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Education - School for the Blind
Attn: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Education - School for the Blind
Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper.  The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following:

    - With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this occupational therapist position.

    Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Experience working with students with blindness, low vision, and/or Deafblindness Spanish language fluency
  • Attentive to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task and determine priorities independently
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Patience
  • Possess good communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team member
  • Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability
  • Self-motivated; flexible; and able to work independently and with a team
  • Initiative, professionalism, and good judgment

Applicant should have the ability to work independently and with a team in a well-organized manner; and adhere to all applicable State law and regulations.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website www.calhr.ca.gov and the CalPERS www.calpers.ca.gov website.

The California School for the Blind (CSB) is located in Fremont, CA and offers free parking. CSB is also two blocks from BART and the AC Transit bus stop is in front of campus. 

New to State of California hires are typically hired at the starting end of the salary schedule.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
(510) 936-5587
chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Claudia McCammond
(510) 936-5584
cmccammond@csb-cde.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Equal Opportunity Director
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Application Checklist

Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted:

1.     State of California Employment Application (STD 678). Application must be completed in its entirety. Resume does not substitute for completion of STD 678.

Submitting a resume will not be accepted in completing the State of California Employment Application (STD 678).

 

2.     Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please make sure that the SOQ question has been answered. Your response must be NO longer than 1 page, and 12- point font (Arial or Times New Roman). Applications without a SOQ will not be considered.

 

3.     Exam Required for all civil service positions. Has the exam for the specific position you are applying for been taken? If not, please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=1VAHB

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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