Occupational Therapist 2026-27

Sylvania; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chehalis School District is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the 2026-27 school year, 1.0 FTE, with a September 1, 2026 start. The OT will assess students’ functional development, maximize progress, and provide information for program development and placement.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers and families, developing individual education plans, documenting assessments, and supporting staff with remediation strategies. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State ESA certification as an Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to complete case studies and develop IEPs.
• Work independently and meet deadlines while collaborating with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ fine motor and development skills to inform treatment plans.
• Consult with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop services.
• Facilitate meetings to develop plans and goals for student progress.
• Instruct and implement remediation plans for functional limitations.
• Prepare documentation to support recommendations and convey information.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Washington State ESA certification as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

This posting is for a 1.0 FTE Occupational Therapist for the 2026-27 school year with the anticipated start date of September 1, 2026.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• 3 Certificated Reference forms and/or Letters
• Valid Washington State Certificate

The job of the Occupational Therapist is to assess students’ functional development level; maximizing students’ functional level providing information for program development and student placement; improving students’ performance, and providing information on child development and/or issues for specific students to instructional personnel.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assesses students’ fine motor skills and development skills for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations for treatment.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Facilitates meetings for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students’ functional goals.
• Instructs students for the purpose of implementing plans for remediation of functional limitations.
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations, and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics related to professional expertise in occupational therapy for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues.
• Screens students for the purpose of determining the need for future individualized assessments.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Complete work at assigned workstation(s).
• Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State ESA certification as an Occupational Therapist
• Prior job-related experience
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background clearance
• Knowledge of and skills to apply assessment techniques and treatment modalities, relevant education codes, state and district policies, child development patterns, effective communication
• Ability to complete a case study and develop an individual education plan; work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students, and community.
• Working knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws dealing with special education
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, parents, administration, and support personnel
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities may include lifting/carrying 25 to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling/reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To:

Executive Director of Student Support

Compensation and Benefits:

Employee Compensation and Benefits are outlined in the CEA Bargaining Agreement. See Article XIII Economic Provisions, Article VII Leaves, Appendix O. 2025-26 school year rates listed. 2026-27 school year rates TBD.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).

Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in TRS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments.

Paid time off is also outlined in the CEA Bargaining Agreement.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to youth development organizations listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, etnicidad, condición de veterano o estatus militar con baja honorable, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, falta de vivienda, inmigración o estatus de ciudadania, la presencia de cualquier discapacidad sensorial, mental o física, neurodivergencia , ni por el uso de un perro guía o animal de servicio entrenado, y garantiza el acceso equitativo a las organizaciones de desarrollo juvenil enumeradas en el Título 36 del Código de los Estados Unidos como sociedades patrióticas.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX Coordinator

Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, [e-mail]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Katie Howell, [phone] option 3, [e-mail]

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, [e-mail]

Career and Technical Education Coordinator

Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, [e-mail]

Address: 310 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532