Occupational Therapist - 2026-27 Thearpeutic Programs

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112; Vancouver (WA); Presencial; USD 63.000 - 118.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112 is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 Therapeutic Programs in Vancouver, WA. The position is 0.54 FTE (100-day contract) with a salary range provided below.

The OT will develop and coordinate therapy services for children with disabilities, liaising with families and the education team to support IEP/IFSP goals and ensure strong educational outcomes.

Formación

• Experience working in a special education public school setting or with pediatric populations.
• Experience interpreting state and federal special education law.
• Willingness to travel within the ESA service area.
• Physical ability to transfer and/or lift children and equipment.
• Criminal history and fingerprint check clearance is required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement and coordinate an occupational therapy program for children with disabilities.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other staff to align IEP/IFSP goals.
• Liaise with medical and community service providers for the children.
• Supervise and train OT assistants and support staff.
• Assist in procurement and use of adaptive equipment/assistive technology.

Conocimientos

Special ed experience

Pediatric population experience

Special ed law knowledge

Travel within ESA area

Mobility for lifting children

Criminal history check

Educación

Washington ESA OT certificate

Washington OT license

Descripción del empleo

Occupational Therapist - 2026-27 Thearpeutic Programs

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112 Spero Center - Vancouver, Washington
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Job Details

Job ID: 5946119
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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 .540 FTE (100 day contract).

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.

See what it's like to work for our Special Education ESA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNNFu-rcoPA

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

• rovide 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.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold or eligible to hold a Washington ESA occupational therapist certificate.
• Hold or eligible to hold a Washington occupational therapist license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a special education public school setting or with pediatric populations.
• Experience interpreting state and federal special education law.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions:

• Travel within the Special Education ESA service area.
• Physical ability to transfer and/or lift children and equipment.
• Services provided in homes, child care, preschool and classroom settings.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $62,592 to $117,981 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > OT Assistant

Welcome to Spero Center, Curae Center, Florens Academy

Spero Center - Hope Thrives Here, , Alternative Education School serving aggressive adolescent aged youth with significant developmental delays. Florens provides instructional behavioral, and social/emotional support and activities to the youth served.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chelsea Jacobson , Coordinator
• 2500 NE 65th Ave
• Vancouver, Washington 98661
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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