Description

Occupational Therapist for Elementary and Secondary Schools

0.8 FTE Continuing

The Occupational Therapist works within the Special Services Department providing direct therapy to special education students, consulting and collaborating with staff regarding programming, assessment, and equipment, partnering effectively with staff and families to support student success and participating as an multidisciplinary evaluation team member in assigned schools.  Must have ability to supervise instructional assistants and work cooperatively with staff and parents.  Ability to design and implement individualized therapy programs and support the use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment.  Ability to work with a diverse group of students:  i.e., severe and multiple disabilities; non-verbal, medically fragile, behavior support, etc.  Knowledge of sensory integration therapy and ability to teach staff how to implement sensory interventions and strategies is critical to this position.

For details and to apply, please visit www.stanwood.wednet.edu

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
   Strong oral and written communication skills and strong active listening skills.
   Ability to identify students with physical disability, motor deficit, movement dysfunction, and/or developmental delay
   Ability to utilize technology and office equipment for reporting purposes, email communication, and other functions.
   Ability to supervise instructional assistants and work cooperatively with staff and parents.
   Ability to work with a diverse group of students: i.e. severe and multiple disabilities; students who are non-verbal; medically fragile; in need of behavioral support, etc. 
   Knowledge of implementing occupational therapy services in keeping with district and state guidelines
   Knowledge of and ability in processing therapy programs as prescribed by state law and consistent with district practice and policy
   Knowledge of student evaluation processes and procedures
   Knowledge in use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment is desired. 
   Knowledge of sensory integration therapy and ability to teach staff how to implement sensory interventions is critical to this position. 

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The employee is itinerant, working in different school settings. Work is typically performed in and around a student learning environment. Employee may be exposed to childhood diseases; may be required to balance and crouch, crawl, bend, or kneel; may be required to stand for prolonged periods; may be exposed to high noise levels; must be able to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted; and may experience a multitude of demands and changing priorities with frequent interruptions.

Experience

Successful School Occupational Therapist experience is preferred
Evidence of the ability to design therapy programs for children with disabilities aged 3 - 21 is desired

Special Requirements
Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate
Washington State license as Occupational or Physical Therapist
Successful Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform Act.
HIV/HBV Training (obtain within 30 days of hire date-district provided)
Sexual Harassment Training (obtain within 30 days of hire date-district provided)