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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.
** This position has a Pay Differential 482 - Recruitment and Retention. Employees will recieve 10% of the base salary. The pay differential is not included in the salary as listed below. **
** Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 20, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. **
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-514918
Position #(s):
184-615-8288-001
Working Title:
CSB Occupational Therapist
Classification:
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST $4,938.00 - $7,118.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Alameda County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full 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
In addition to the minimum qualifications of Registration with the National Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association or eligibility for such registration. (Applicants who have completed the academic training required for registration will be admitted to the civil service examination, but they must also have completed the required clinical training before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)
This position also requires the following minimum requirements:

A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy and,

A current and valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy License.

This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:

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

Upon formal conditional offer of employment and 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 or LEAP 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
Chemene Hooker-Henry
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
Chemene Hooker-Henry
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 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.
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:
Chemene Hooker-Henry
(510) 936-5528
careers@csb-cde.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Danny Phan
(510) 936-5584
careers@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://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4965
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.