2026-27 Occupational Therapist Pool

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (SEBB)

Washington state retirement package

Life and AD+D Insurance

HSA / FSA / DCAP options

Job summary

LPU Batangas seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide school-based OT services for students aged 3–21 with physical disabilities, motor deficits, movement dysfunctions, and developmental delays affecting learning.

You will plan individualized education program options, document progress, educate teachers and parents, and supervise staff, ensuring proper equipment fit and safety. Washington OT license eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• 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 with physical support or challenging behaviors.
• Capability to perform manual tasks, including frequent use of hands and fingers, occasional reaching, bending, twisting, and moving objects up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services for students 3–21 with disabilities affecting learning.
• Plan OT interventions and IEP options.
• Deliver treatment and manage disabilities based on evaluations, direct or indirect therapy.
• Consult with medical/educational staff, paraprofessionals, and parents on educational planning.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal comms

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate (OT)

Washington State 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.