VISION CONTACT US [LEA NAME] Public Schools will ensure that all students achieve at potential regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status. Each student will make continuous progress and be at or above grade level. The Occupational Therapy Team office is located at: As occupational therapists, we envision a community that respects, values, celebrates, and supports individual differences in education, and where students with disabilities are enabled to become contributing members of their community. FAX: Lead Occupational Therapy Specialist OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Skills for the Job of Learning Phone: E-mail: SCHOOL-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS Therapist Name – Schools Served – MISSION Voice Mail – The Exceptional Children’s Program seeks to provide leadership and support to families and the educational community in improving the achievement of students with disabilities. E-mail – As occupational therapists, our goal is to maximize the disabled student’s ability to independently and successfully participate in the educational process through the use of targeted, therapeutic activities, adaptation of the student's environment, and training and consultation with staff and families. LEA NAME Public Schools Exceptional Children’s Programs [LEA NAME] PUBLIC SCHOOLS Exceptional Children’s Programs HOW DOES OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SUPPORT THE JOB OF LEARNING? Occupational therapy practitioners in schools focus on a child’s ability to participate in the following occupations: Personal Care (feeding, toileting, dressing, hygiene, managing personal belongings, personal organization) Student role/Interaction Skills (following protocols & routines in the classroom, specials, campus, bus, cafeteria; exercising safety awareness; respecting the space/time/materials of others; negotiating relationships with peers & staff) Learning academics/Process skills (following demonstrations, copying models, carrying out verbal directions, attending to instruction, using classroom tools, completing assignments) Play (turn-taking, imaginative play, sharing materials, exploring new play ideas/opportunities) Community Integration/Work (fieldtrips, school-related vocational training, community mobility) Graphic communication (handwriting, keyboarding, drawing, producing artwork) WHO RECEIVES OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN SCHOOLS? WHAT SERVICES DO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONERS PROVIDE? Occupational therapy (OT) is a related service under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and is provided to help a student with a disability to benefit from special education. As such, OT is a supportive service. If a child has a disability, as defined by IDEA, and needs special education and related services to meet unique learning needs, then he/she might be eligible for OT services. The child must be eligible for special education before being considered for OT services in the schools under IDEA. Referral for an OT evaluation is a team decision. Eligibility for special education does not mean automatic eligibility for related services, including OT. Occupational therapy practitioners are trained to assess and treat occupational performance problems in the environment where these occupations are being done. For children, school is one of the primary environments where the occupations of personal care, learning, and playing are engaged. In the context of interdisciplinary school-based teams, occupational therapy practitioners: Occupational therapy services are provided in schools by qualified, licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. The [LEA NAME] Occupational Therapy team boasts over ___ combined years of experience in practice. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a disabled student may be eligible to receive OT when a physical or mental impairment substantially limits one or more major life activities. Major life activities include caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, working, and learning. participate in the referral process conduct evaluations help determine eligibility help create student goal plans provide intervention chart & communicate progress re-evaluate help determine need to terminate service Occupational therapy practitioners intervene with students by providing direct service (one-on-one or in groups,) consultation, and monitoring based on the student’s goal plan. Therapists may help make modifications to a student’s environment, activities, or assignments in order to increase participation. Intervention occurs in the student’s least restrictive environment, which usually means integrating therapy into the student’s classroom schedule or daily routine. CIVILIAN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY ACQUISITION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (NADP) Opens: Annually on 1 October Closes: Annually on 30 September The United States Navy and Marine Corps are supported by over 185,000 civilian employees around the world. Approximately 25% of this workforce is highly skilled professionals that perform “cradle to grave” management of ships, aircraft, weapons and computer systems, facilities, and supplies as part of the Navy Acquisition Corps. How do I qualify for the position(s)? • Meet the minimum qualification standards for a GS level positions (see link below) and meet Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) requirements, generally a 2.95 GPA. More detailed SAA requirements can be found at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp. • Attain your degree by July 31 in the year of which you are seeking employment. • Attend command sponsored JOB Fairs and Networking sessions. • Obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. We will assist you with this process. How do I apply? • The NADP program relies heavily on recruitments via the Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA) Name Request, Direct Hire Authority (Name Request) for Recent Graduates and Navy Select Acquisition Positions Science and Engineering (Name Request). From time to time, positions are posted on USA JOBS for some hard to fill areas where commands struggle to find an adequate candidate pool. • USA JOBS. Visit USA Jobs and familiarize yourself with the functions involved in applying for any position in which you feel qualified for. If you do not have a USA JOBS account, we recommend you establish one as a general matter of practice in the job search. USA Jobs can be found at: http://www.usajobs.gov/. After you acquire the USA JOBS Web Page, click on "create profile" and follow on-line directions. For NADP, current open announcements can be found by performing a keyword search for "Naval Acquisition Development Program" or "NADP". To apply, click on the announcement in which you are interested and follows the application instructions. If the search results state "No results matched the query", then there are currently no open announcements. As announcements are typically only open for 2-3 days, we highly recommend applicants check USAJOBS frequently as announcements are placed there on a frequent basis and are often open for only two to three days. • For EHA Name Select Referral and all DHA's. After you have had the opportunity to review our resources at http://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/workforce/Pages/NADP/Applicants.aspx , please send along a resume depicting work history, education, and contact information to the NACC Recruiting Division at NADPJOBS@Navy.Mil Include a note about your desired Career Field (i.e. Engineering, Contracting, Logistics) and preferred geographic work locations. This will facilitate a referral of your resume to our Systems Command Recruiters. Please take care not to include sensitive information in your resume such as Social Security number so that your Personal Information is protected. Mailing address, phone number and email address should suffice. If one of our recruiters shows an interest in your resume, they will contact you directly. Submission of a resume is not a guaranty of an interview or temporary job opportunity. How much can I earn? Salary for engineers range from $54,000 to $66,000; other positions range from $38,000 to $56,000. Most positions pay from the mid $60’s to the low $80’s upon successful program completion. Rapid, performance-based salary increases occur while in the program. Recruiting incentives will be considered for Engineering positions. Additional government employment benefit information can be found on the Office of Personal Management website at https://www.opm.gov/. What is the Navy Acquisition Development Program (NADP)? NADP is a highly selective developmental program designed for recent college graduates. We provide up to three years of training and education tailored to various acquisition career fields. The program includes structured management-training, formal education, diverse rotational assignments, extensive on-the-job training, and graduate education tuition assistance. Upon successful completion of the NADP, you will become a permanent civil service employee. On average up to 500 positions are filled annually throughout the United States and Guam. Detailed Qualification Standards: Located on the OPM website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/index.asp. Questions: Visit http://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/workforce/Pages/NADP/Applicants.aspx and https://www.opm.gov/ Click “JOB SEEKERS” tab. The Department of the Navy is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits of a Career as a Physician/Dentist with VA VA’s mission is to provide the best possible care for the Nation’s veterans. In recognition of the contributions made by physicians/dentists in helping achieve this goal, VA offers tangible and intangible benefits. VA physicians/dentists enjoy being part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. Ranging from clinical practice to research and academics, VA physicians/dentists provide leadership within the medical profession that extends into the communities where they live. To ensure that VA physicians/dentists are able to meet their professional and personal goals, a broad range of practice options are available that include general medicine/dentistry and primary care, along with a broad range of specialties and subspecialties. In addition, VA offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for basic and clinical research to further advance the frontiers of medicine and health care. Time is made available for VA physicians to pursue this critical aspect of their profession within an environment that promotes writing, editing, and publishing. VA provides a supportive environment that contributes to the delivery of quality health care. VA physicians/dentists also enjoy a quality of life that often can’t be found in private practice. With predictable work hours and conditions, and typically infrequently scheduled on-call duty, VA physicians/dentists are able to take time for themselves and their families. In addition to professional and personal rewards like these, VA also offers extensive employment benefits and educational opportunities. Employment Benefits Leave and Holidays • • • • • Full-time physicians/dentists earn 26 days of paid annual (vacation/personal) leave each year and may accumulate up to 120 days. Annual leave begins to accrue immediately and can be used as it is earned (with supervisory approval). Full-time physicians/dentists earn 15 days of sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation. Part-time physicians/dentists earn a pro-rated amount of annual and sick leave based on their work schedule. Military leave is authorized up to 15 days each year for active reservists and National Guard members. There are 10 paid Federal holidays per year. Health and Life Insurance • • VA offers a variety of group health insurance plans with premiums partially paid by the Federal Government. You can change plans yearly. Employee contributions vary from plan to plan and are also determined based on work schedule (full-time vs. part-time). Term life insurance with coverage based on salary is available with the cost shared by the Federal Government. Family and additional coverage options are available. Liability Protection • VA physicians/dentists are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act. The United States Government accepts responsibility and liability for the actions of its employees during the exercise of their official duties. VA physicians/dentists, therefore, are protected by the Federal Government in instances of alleged malpractice or negligence resulting form the performance of their duties in or for the Veterans Health Administration. Therefore, VA physicians/dentists are not required to carry personal malpractice insurance. Retirement • Newly hired employees are covered by the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tier retirement plan composed of Social Security benefits, FERS basic benefits, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax-defer as much as 13 percent of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. The Federal Government also provides a basic contribution and matching, depending on the amount of the employee contribution. Salary Information • • • Each grade level has of 10 steps. Starting salaries and grades are recommended by a Physician/Dentist Professional Standards Board based on professional education, training, and experience. Physicians/dentists appointed at less than the 10th step of the grade are awarded increases within each grade based on demonstrated performance and may receive accelerated increases for outstanding performance or achievement. Application Procedures A CV and copy of current license should be submitted to the appropriate Service for your specialty (i.e. Medical Service, Surgical Service, Diagnostic Radiology, Mental Health, etc). Upon selection, you will be provided with a VA application/privileging package. Minimum Qualifications for appointment as a VA physician are: • Citizenship - Citizen of the United States (non-citizens may be appointed on a temporary basis when qualified citizens are not available. • Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an institution approved by the Association of American Medical Colleges or the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any state, Territory, or Commonwealth (e.g., Puerto Rico) of the United States or the District of Columbia. • Successful professional record for experienced physicians. • Personal interview. • Satisfactory physical examination. English language proficiency - must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Point of Contact General employment information or specific inquiries can be addressed to your Human Resource Personnel Staffing Specialist designated for your geographic location or specific service. The Human Resource office for the VA Northern California Health Care System is located at 150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553 at (925) 372-2120. You may also visit the VA Careers Web site, http://www.vacareers.com/index.cfm for more information.
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