Occupational Therapist III, IV - Central District Administration

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Central District; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A state education department is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide essential services to students across various schools. The role requires a degree from an ACOTE approved program, certification by NBCOT, and licensure in Hawaii. Responsibilities include planning therapy programs, supervising staff, and providing consultative services. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Up to 13 paid holidays per year

21 days vacation per year

Health insurance with state premium coverage

Group life insurance

Qualifications

• Applicants must be graduates from an ACOTE approved occupational therapy education program.
• Must pass the national certification examination administered by NBCOT.
• Licensure as an OT in the State of Hawaii is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to students.
• Collaborate with educators to plan therapy programs.
• Design therapeutic programs and adapt equipment.

Skills

Collaborative Planning

Report Preparation

Therapeutic Equipment Design

Supervision

Fieldwork Training

Education

Graduation from an ACOTE approved occupational therapy program

Tools

Therapy Supplies Management

Job description

Job Description

This posting is being used to fill Occupational Therapist positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Central District as needed and assigned by the Central District Administration Office. The authorized level of the position is Occupational Therapist IV. Applications are being accepted down to the Occupational Therapist III in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range

All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

• Occupational Therapist III, SR‑20: $5,962.00 - $6,720.00 per month
• Occupational Therapist IV, SR‑22: $6,296.00 - $7,177.00 per month

Responsibilities

• Attends meetings for collaborative planning of educational programs or provision of services
• Prepares information for teachers and other school personnel on preventive activities to help struggling learners, participates in whole school and/or student specific screenings
• Prepares reports, treatment plans and other material
• May supervise a small group of lower-level OTs and para‑professionals
• May assign schedule and review work of subordinates and provide them with guidance and assistance
• May provide technical assistance to school and/or district staff (resource teachers, district educational specialists, principals, other specialized personnel, etc.)
• Provides advisory and consultative services and program information to parents, family members and volunteer personnel
• Modifies and designs therapeutic equipment
• Estimates equipment and therapy supplies, requisitions and maintains inventory of adequate supplies, equipment and materials for program operation
• Provides fieldwork training experience for occupational therapy students
• Independently prepares and plans an occupational therapy program that consists of an array of services
• Attends school focused team meetings to identify curricular expectations, current performance, other relevant information, and determine the areas in which information is needed for a particular student’s evaluation
• Plans, selects and uses a variety of occupational therapy methods and measures to identify the student’s performance skills, patterns, contexts, activity demands and student factors in relation to the identified education-related areas
• Analyzes and interprets results with the IEP team
• Assists with the determination of goals and objectives, implements treatment plans and monitors progress

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirements

Applicants for all levels must be graduates from an occupational therapy education program approved at the time of graduation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). In addition, applicants must have successfully completed the field work requirements prescribed by the degree‑awarding school.

Experience Requirements

• Occupational Therapist III: 0 years
• Occupational Therapist IV: 1 year

For level IV, at least one (1) year of experience must have been comparable to the next lower level in this series. For some positions at the level IV, the applicant may be required to show evidence of ability to supervise others.

Quality of Experience

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to demonstrate conclusively, the ability to perform the duties of the position for which applicant is being considered.

Certification & License Requirements

• Must have passed the Occupational Therapy national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Must be licensed with the State of Hawaii as an OT at the time of appointment

Driver's License Requirement

Some positions require a current, valid driver's license.

Lift/Carry Requirement

Some positions require the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Benefits

• Holidays: up to 13 paid holidays per year (14 in an election year)
• Vacation: 21 days per year for eligible bargaining units
• Sick Leave: 21 days per year
• Health Insurance: State covers part of the premiums for State-sponsored plans
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Island Flex program allows pre-tax contributions for out-of-pocket health care expenses
• Retirement Plan: State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees
• Workers' Compensation: Benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support for injuries on the job