GENERAL SUMMARY

Provide Occupational Therapy services as assigned including assessment, instruction and evaluation of students. Coordinate services with the regular instructional programs of students districtwide, with a consistent focus on educational justice and equity.

Posted salary is for the 2024-2025 school year. Salary for 2025-2026 is TBD.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services and Building Principal, the position performs some or all of the following typical duties:

Provide a full range of services to children ages 0-21, including screening and assessment.
Design treatment programs, providing direct therapy and consulting with school staff, parents and outside agencies as appropriate.
Assist in student placement and District program planning if appropriate.
Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instructional activities consistent with building and adopted District curriculum.
Provide an enthusiastic and positive learning climate which promotes appropriate behavior and successful learning.
Interacts regularly and positively with students, colleagues, parents, and patrons of the school district.
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents as deemed necessary.
Participate in building and district-level meetings as needed.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation including end of year reports and grant applications.
Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team to determine the child’s eligibility for services, appropriate programming and ongoing progress and needs.
Attend student/parent conferences if required.
Other similar, related duties as required.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Valid Washington State ESA certificate with appropriate endorsement required.
Experience in Occupational Therapy in a school setting.
Organizational skills to coordinate services districtwide.
Fluency in two or more languages a plus.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate Occupational Therapy services.
Multicultural experience and expertise preferred.
Ability to work and plan successfully with other staff members.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding related to teaching students at assigned grade level(s).
Demonstrated ability to work with parents and to clearly articulate school programs.
Knowledge of assessment and evaluation models.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to parents, students and staff.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.

Supplemental Information:

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Requires organization and time management; requires adaptability and flexibility in working with different students, staff, parents, and community members;
Requires effective decision-making and problem-solving;
Requires dealing with difficult, upset, or angry individuals on occasion.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May require prolonged standing or sitting;
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, stoop, kneel, talk and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.