Occupational Therapist (2026-2027 SY) - Therapeutic Programs

Educational Service District 112; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service District 112 in Vancouver, WA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to design and coordinate an OT program for students with disabilities, aligned with IEP/IFSP goals.

You will collaborate with teachers and families, conduct assessments, provide direct services, supervise aides, and help select adaptive equipment to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and support to teachers, classroom staff, parents and other care givers about occupational therapy services.
• Develop, implement and coordinate an occupational therapy program for children with disabilities consistent with the IEP/IFSP goals.
• Conduct occupational therapy assessments. Review assessment findings with parents and the education team.
• Provide direct service to children.
• Monitor ongoing treatment records. Evaluate and report on children's progress.
• Advise, instruct and assist education staff to implement occupational therapy plans.
• Supervise, train and evaluate certified occupational therapy assistants and paraeducators.
• Facilitate the procurement, fabrication, modification and adjustment of adaptive equipment/assistive technology for occupational therapy services.
• Serve as a member of the education team to help address the needs of children.

Job description

General Responsibilities

Reporting directly to a Special Education Assistant Director, the Occupational Therapist develops, implements and coordinates an occupational therapy program for children with a range of mild to severe disabilities. The Occupational Therapist serves as a member of the education team assigned to support special education children. The Occupational Therapist serves as liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children with disabilities and their families.

Salary: The full salary range for this position is $29,731.36 - $56,040.70. Salary placement is based on education and certificated experience.

Assignment/Location

We are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to serve our Therapeutic Programs in Vancouver, WA for the 2026-2027 school year. The start date will be August 2026 and it is full time, 200 days/year. This position will serve three programs: Florens Academy, Curae Center, and Spero Center.

Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Provide education and support to teachers, classroom staff, parents and other care givers about occupational therapy services.
• Develop, implement and coordinate an occupational therapy program for children with disabilities consistent with the Individual Education Plan (IEP)/Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals.
• Conduct occupational therapy assessments. Review assessment finds with parents and the education team.
• Provide direct service to children.
• Monitor ongoing treatment records. Evaluate and report on children's progress.
• Advise, instruct and assist education staff to implement occupational therapy plans.
• Supervise, train and evaluate certified occupational therapy assistants and paraeducators.
• Facilitate the procurement, fabrication, modification and adjustment of adaptive equipment/assistive technology for occupational therapy services.
• Serve as a member of the education team to help address the needs of children.