2026-27 Occupational Therapist Pool

NWU; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (SEBB)

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

DCAP / HSA options

Job summary

NWU in Washington state seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide school-based OT for students ages 3–21 with disabilities, supporting learning through therapeutic intervention and IEP-aligned planning.

You will deliver direct and consultative services, collaborate with teachers, parents, and medical staff, supervise assistants, and help implement adaptive equipment in classrooms, ensuring documentation and compliance with SEBB benefits.

Qualifications

• WA State Educational Staff Associate Certificate (OT) or equivalent.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain Washington State OT license.
• Ability to navigate school/classroom environments and support students with physical or behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services for children 3–21 with disabilities affecting learning.
• Plan OT programs and IEP-based options for students.
• Deliver treatment and management of disabilities based on evaluations.
• Consult with educators, parents, and medical professionals on educational programming.
• Manage OT services in educational settings, including documentation and supervision of assistants.
• Monitor equipment fit and use; adjust as needed; supervise related staff.
• Conduct research and evaluation to improve school OT services.

Skills

School environment navigation

Collaboration with staff

Manual handling capability

Education

Washington OT license/eligibility

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Provide occupational therapy services for children ages 3 through 21 with physical disabilities, motor deficits, movement dysfunctions, and/or developmental delays affecting learning.
• Perform program planning for occupational therapy or appropriate options for each individualized education program (IEP).
• Provide treatment and management of disabilities based on evaluation results, including direct and/or indirect therapy services.
• Consult and educate medical and educational professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents regarding educational programming and disability information.
• Administer occupational therapy services within the educational environment, including documentation, record-keeping, equipment, space requirements, and supervision of classroom and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Monitor the proper fit, use, and adjustment of specialized equipment.
• Conduct research and evaluation for school occupational therapy services.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate as an Occupational Therapist.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain a Washington State Occupational Therapist license.
• Ability to navigate various school and classroom environments and assist students who need physical support or exhibit challenging behaviors.
• Capability to perform manual tasks, including frequent use of hands and fingers, occasional reaching, bending, or twisting, and moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for 2025-26: $83,305 through $148,226, prorated based on FTE and verified educational level and certificated work experience.
• Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and Washington state retirement package for eligible positions.
• Health insurance eligibility requires anticipated compensation of at least 630 hours per school year; a .5 FTE continuing contract position meets this threshold for 2026-27.
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Life and AD+D Insurance, and options for HSA, FSA, and DCAP.
• Retirement eligibility requires anticipated work of at least 70 hours per month for 5 months; a .6 FTE position meets this threshold for 2026-27.
• Supplemental benefits include Life Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Personal Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Deferred Compensation Plan, and 403(b) Plans.