Occupational Therapist ($6000 Hiring Bonus)

Aspire Public Schools; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

100% health benefits coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance program

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Washington is seeking an Occupational Therapist with a $6000 hiring bonus. The role involves responding to service requests, evaluating student needs, and developing intervention plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in pediatric occupational therapy. The organization provides excellent benefits, including health coverage and a retirement plan. This position aims to ensure student success and well-being.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in occupational therapy with a primary focus on pediatric clients.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for service and screen individuals to determine need.
• Gather and interpret data to evaluate student needs for treatment planning.
• Document evaluation results, treatment, and follow-up.

Skills

Knowledge of child growth and development

Ability to administer appropriate assessments

Knowledge of strategies used in educational settings

Education

Bachelor's Degree; Master preferred

Certificate from American Occupational Therapy Association

Valid California driver’s license

Job description

Occupational Therapist ($6000 Hiring Bonus)

We are offering a $6000 hiring bonus for all new Occupational Therapists.

About Aspire

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

The Opportunity

Behind every successful student is a passionate and dedicated team. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.

What You Will Do

• Respond to requests for service and screen individuals to determine need for referral and intervention
• Gather and interpret data to evaluate student needs as a basis for treatment planning
• Interpret evaluation findings to parents, and instructional teams while participating in the development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Monitors student response to intervention and modifies strategies as indicated to attain goals
• Develops intervention plans including measurable goals and objectives with strategies for meeting them
• Coordinate intervention plan with parents and other members of the instructional team
• Develop appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of students in their natural environments
• Recommend termination of service when benefit has been achieved.
• Document evaluation results, treatment and follow-up
• Collaborate with peers in developing recommendations for protocol and procedures
• Assist in developing transition plans for students moving to other environments
• Work cooperatively with personnel and/or agencies providing services to the student or family
• Participate in professional growth activities in special education and in pediatric occupational therapy

What You Will Bring

• Knowledge of child growth and development, common disabling conditions of children, and the theory and practice of occupational therapy as applied to infants, children and youth
• Ability to administer appropriate assessments; interpret history and assessment data; design and implement appropriate intervention strategies
• Knowledge of strategies and methodologies used in educational settings

Required Education, Credentials and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree; Master preferred
• Possession of a valid certificate of registration issued by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Two years’ experience in occupational therapy with a primary focus on pediatric clients

Compensation

Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:

Aspire Public Schools Occupational Therapist Salary Scale

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.