Occupational Therapist

Hoquiam School District; Hoquiam (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Personal leave

Job summary

Hoquiam School District is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support students with disabilities, evaluating needs, planning interventions, and implementing individualized therapy in the school setting.

The role requires collaboration with educators, families, and other professionals to promote access to education. Travel between schools is required; Right Response certification is expected for staff.

Qualifications

• Evaluate and plan interventions to support students' access to education.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and other providers to promote student success.
• Maintain data collection of therapy services and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to maintain a positive climate during meetings.
• Act as liaison between schools and consulting clinical therapists and health officials.
• Interpret educational environment factors affecting learning; serve as a resource at school and community levels.
• Apply current research to instructional programs and plan lessons based on objectives.
• Develop strength-based programs by recognizing student abilities and needs.
• Maintain accurate records of occupational therapy services and ensure licensure requirements.

Job description

Hoquiam School District No. 28

Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Position Open Until Filled

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Required Attachments

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendation - Including at least one from a supervisor
• Internal Applicants: Include a minimum of a cover letter and updated resume.

Note - This is a 1.0 FTE position and will require travel between schools. All special education staff must be Right Response certified.

Overview

The Occupational Therapist provides services to students with disabilities to support their access to education. The therapist evaluates, plans, and implements individualized interventions that enhance students' functional mobility, fine motor skills, and participation in the school environment. The role requires collaboration with educators, families, and other service providers to promote student success.

Key Responsibilities

Meaningful Relationships

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Collaborates with staff members and parents in maintaining a positive climate during meetings and/or conferences
• Serves as a liaison between the schools and consulting clinical therapists, therapists, and/or other health officials/agencies
• Consults with appropriate persons concerning the educational environment and factors affecting students' learning; serves as a resource at the school level as well as within the community

Engaged Learners

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on department and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to recognize students' current abilities and build a strength-based program
• Ability to develop instructional goals to account for individual student needs
• Demonstrate knowledge of state and national standards
• Implement therapy programs and maintain data collection system
• Assists in the interpretation of criteria for determination of eligibility
• Participates in eligibility meetings, IEP meetings, and staffings, as needed

Adaptive Pathways

• Ability to work under pressure and deal with emergencies in a calm and effective manner
• Ability to organize ideas, time, and materials to accomplish goals
• Follows federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding children's educational welfare
• Assesses occupational therapy and educational needs of referred students and consults with appropriate professional persons regarding implications and results
• Maintains accurate records of all occupational therapy services provided
• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up to date

Community Connections

• Prepares and conducts assessment reports and other administrative documents as necessary
• Assists with the development and provision of in-service programs, child development, special education, and other related areas
• Attends workshops/seminars/professional meetings to remain informed of new developments and literature in school occupational therapy
• Interprets and upholds School Board policy and special education procedures
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Salary

180 Base Salary = $64,335.91 - $125,171.52

4 Professional Days = $1,429.69 - $2,781.59

Benefits

State allocation towards dental, vision, medical insurance, retirement, 12 sick leave days, 3 personal leave days.

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Hoquiam School District #28 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Marah Gannaway [e-mail], Director of Student Support Services - 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8200 and Section 504/ADA Coordinator and HIB Coordinator James Irick [e-mail], Director of Special Services and Teaching & Learning Director - 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8417