OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

South Kitsap School District; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Kitsap School District in Port Orchard, WA is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Office of Special Services. This certificated position provides services to students with disabilities and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include developing and monitoring IEPs, implementing individualized instruction, and participating in eligibility, FBA/BIP, and placement meetings. The role starts in the 2026/2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State ESA Certificate for Occupational Therapist.
• Valid Washington State Occupational Therapy License.
• Flexible, team-oriented and strong communicator.
• Experience in special education programs preferred.
• Knowledge of evaluations, learning strategies and behavior interventions.
• Ability to incorporate new technology into job skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a team member for identification, eligibility, and placement of a group of special needs students.
• Assists in developing and monitoring IEPs for assigned students and modifications of instructional programs.
• Participates with staff to plan, develop, and implement instruction to achieve learning standards for special needs students.
• Participates to develop effective techniques for improving student behavior.
• Maintains student records and sensitive data in a timely and orderly fashion.
• Participates in meetings (IEP, FBA/BIP, eligibility, evaluation, placement).
• Works cooperatively with total building staff in a spirit of cooperation.

Skills

Teamwork

Planning/Organizing

Computer Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Oral and Written Communication

Professionalism

Quality

Safety and Security

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Education

Washington ESA Certificate (OT)

Washington OT License

Job description

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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Job Details

Job ID: 5536067

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 12, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

(MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

Reports To: Director of OSS

Bargaining Unit: SKEA

Department: Office Of Special Services

Salary Schedule SKSD Adopted

Employment Type: Certificated

Salary Range: Based on Experience

FLSA Status: Hourly

Adopted Date:

Hours per Day: 7.5

Revised Date: August 2022

Days per Year: 185

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Comments: This position will start with the 2026/2027 school year.

Job Summary: This support position will be assigned to the Office of Special Services and report to the Director of Special Services. The position is part of our program for special needs students that require occupational therapy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates as a team member with responsibility for the identification, eligibility, and placement of a group of special needs students;
• Assists in the development and monitoring of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for assigned students, and modifications of instructional programs to meet individual student needs;
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to achieve required academic essential learning standards for special needs students in all curriculum areas;
• Participates with other staff to cooperatively develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior;
• Provides positive assistance and guidance to a diverse population;
• Maintains student records, including special education reports, sensitive confidential records, behavioral data, essential learnings data, cumulative records, orders, and inventory, in a timely and orderly fashion;
• Participates in child guidance discussions to plan appropriate programs for the developmental level of each student;
• Participates in team and individual instructional planning;
• Facilitates and participates in staff meetings, planning events, department/special education meetings, manifestation determination meetings, FBA/BIP meetings, eligibility, evaluation, and placement meetings;
• Works cooperatively with total building staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality.

Competencies

Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes appropriate feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests;

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources;

Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer operating systems;

Customer Service – Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student and public needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance;

Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals;

Interpersonal Skills – Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment;

Oral and Written Communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; read and comprehend written and verbal instructions; writes clearly and informatively;

Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments;

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality;

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly;

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time;

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; meets commitments; follows policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Washington State ESA Certificate for Occupational Therapist required;
• Valid Washington State Occupational Therapy License;
• Must be flexible, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive relationships, possess a strong professional orientation and be willing to actively participate in a team environment;
• Demonstrated successful experience with special education programs preferred;
• Working knowledge of a variety of research-based effective instructional and behavior strategies, including an emphasis on skills aimed at assisting special needs students;
• Strong coursework and background in evaluations, learning strategies, and behavior interventions;
• Demonstrated knowledge of new technology and an ability to incorporate into job skills;
• Demonstrated compatibility with staff, program, and school goals;
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive attitude with students, self, and others.

Health Benefits Information

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits, please visit SEBB and SEBB Enrollment Guide or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sadie Hoettel
• 2689 Hoover Ave. SE
• Port Orchard, Washington 98366
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator: Will Sarett, Executive Director of Human Resources 2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366 360-874-7071 [e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator: Cristin Blaskowitz, Director of Special Services 2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366 360-443-3625 [e-mail]

Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer: Monica Zuber, Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership 2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366 360-874-7003 [e-mail]

South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at [phone].

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > Occupational Therapist