Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (Cota)

Job Summary
This recruitment is to build an eligibility list for future vacancies. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provides educationally related occupational therapy procedures and services that includes direct intervention and instructions from medical protocols and individualized educational plans to enhance fine motor, gross motor and other functional abilities and development among identified students with disabilities; assist with developing and implementing therapeutic activities to assist students in acquiring functional and independent life skills; ensure compliance with District, local, state and federal regulations and policies; assist with the implementation of IEP goals and objectives.
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Requirements / Qualifications
The Pleasant Valley School District offers the following for permanent employees who work a minimum of 826 hours in a fiscal year:

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off - sick and vacation granted annually
• Professional growth opportunities
• CalPERS

Open/Promotional Examinations: Open and Promotional examinations are open to qualified employees and nonemployees alike. All promotional candidates who successfully complete the examination process are placed on a promotional eligibility list. which must be used first in filling the vacancy(ies). If this list contains fewer than 3 ranks, it is then supplemented by names from the open eligibility list.
Applicants are responsible for checking email and responding promptly (within 24 hours).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited school in a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. Experience working with children with disabilities ages zero to 22 in an occupational therapy or educational setting is desirable.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ! The eligibility list resulting from this open/promotional recruitment may be used to fill current and future regular and substitute vacancies. the following documents must be submitted with your application:

• Certification (Valid Certified California Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) certification issued by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board)
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Driver's License Copy
• Resume (Optional)

The Pleasant Valley School District offers the following for permanent employees who work a minimum of 826 hours in a fiscal year:

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off - sick and vacation granted annually
• Professional growth opportunities
• CalPERS

Open/Promotional Examinations: Open and Promotional examinations are open to qualified employees and nonemployees alike. All promotional candidates who successfully complete the examination process are placed on a promotional eligibility list. which must be used first in filling the vacancy(ies). If this list contains fewer than 3 ranks, it is then supplemented by names from the open eligibility list.
Applicants are responsible for checking email and responding promptly (within 24 hours).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited school in a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. Experience working with children with disabilities ages zero to 22 in an occupational therapy or educational setting is desirable.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ! The eligibility list resulting from this open/promotional recruitment may be used to fill current and future regular and substitute vacancies. the following documents must be submitted with your application:

• Certification (Valid Certified California Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) certification issued by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board)
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Driver's License Copy
• Resume (Optional)

Comments and Other Information
Comments and Other Information
Applications and all required supporting documents must be received by the final filing date indicated above in order to be considered. Applicants may apply online via edjoin.org , or submit a paper employment application, which may be downloaded from our website at www.pleasantvalleysd.org . Correspondence and notifications will be sent to the email address provided on your application. Applicants are responsible for checking email and responding promptly (within 24 hours).
Examination Information: Applicants must provide sufficient information regarding their education and work experience in order to determine eligibility. A resume and other supporting documents may be included to supplement your application; however they may NOT be submitted in lieu of the application. The most qualified candidates will be invited to the examination process which will include:

• Application Screening: Qualifying
• Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 100%

EMPLOYMENT & SELECTION PROCEDURE
All permanent classified positions are filled from eligibility lists which are created through the examination process. All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list. When a vacancy occurs, applicants in the top three available ranks from the appropriate list shall be scheduled for an interview. Applicants not selected shall remain on the eligibility list until they decline three job interviews, ask to be removed from the list, are hired, or until the list expires. List of viable candidates are retained for one year, unless the list is exhausted prior to the expiration date. Valid lists contain the names of candidates ready, willing, and able to accept employment, if offered.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Employment Verification: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the District must verify that all new employees, at the time of hire, have proof of their right to work in the United States.
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. Prospective employees are responsible for paying their own fingerprinting fees.
Probationary Period: Successful completion of a 130-day or six-month (250 days or one year for management) probationary period is required before appointment to permanent status.
Health Benefits Eligibility Requirements: An employee is required to work at least 826 or more regular working hours from July 1 through June 30 in order to receive an employer contribution towards health benefits. Benefits begin the first of the month following your appointment date. Full time employees that receive the full district contribution must enroll in a medical plan.
Pre-placement Examination: All persons selected must pass a tuberculosis test and, for some jobs, must pass a preplacement medical examination given by a district appointed physician.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The Pleasant Valley School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental impairment, medical condition, age, genetics, or any other unlawful consideration in its employment practices.
Comments and Other Information
Comments and Other Information
Applications and all required supporting documents must be received by the final filing date indicated above in order to be considered. Applicants may apply online via edjoin.org , or submit a paper employment application, which may be downloaded from our website at www.pleasantvalleysd.org . Correspondence and notifications will be sent to the email address provided on your application. Applicants are responsible for checking email and responding promptly (within 24 hours).
Examination Information: Applicants must provide sufficient information regarding their education and work experience in order to determine eligibility. A resume and other supporting documents may be included to supplement your application; however they may NOT be submitted in lieu of the application. The most qualified candidates will be invited to the examination process which will include:

• Application Screening: Qualifying
• Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 100%

EMPLOYMENT & SELECTION PROCEDURE
All permanent classified positions are filled from eligibility lists which are created through the examination process. All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list. When a vacancy occurs, applicants in the top three available ranks from the appropriate list shall be scheduled for an interview. Applicants not selected shall remain on the eligibility list until they decline three job interviews, ask to be removed from the list, are hired, or until the list expires. List of viable candidates are retained for one year, unless the list is exhausted prior to the expiration date. Valid lists contain the names of candidates ready, willing, and able to accept employment, if offered.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Employment Verification: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the District must verify that all new employees, at the time of hire, have proof of their right to work in the United States.
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. Prospective employees are responsible for paying their own fingerprinting fees.
Probationary Period: Successful completion of a 130-day or six-month (250 days or one year for management) probationary period is required before appointment to permanent status.
Health Benefits Eligibility Requirements: An employee is required to work at least 826 or more regular working hours from July 1 through June 30 in order to receive an employer contribution towards health benefits. Benefits begin the first of the month following your appointment date. Full time employees that receive the full district contribution must enroll in a medical plan.
Pre-placement Examination: All persons selected must pass a tuberculosis test and, for some jobs, must pass a preplacement medical examination given by a district appointed physician.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The Pleasant Valley School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental impairment, medical condition, age, genetics, or any other unlawful consideration in its employment practices.