Occupational Therapist: School Based

5 Star Recruitment; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Marysville school district. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and valid OT licenses in Washington, with a focus on supporting student development in motor and self-help skills. Responsibilities also include assessing student progress and maintaining communication with parents and staff. This full-time role offers a structured schedule and a chance to impact students positively.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Must hold valid Washington OT license.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in OT.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement occupational therapy programs.
• Guide learning towards Individual Educational Program goals.
• Assess therapeutic progress regularly.

Skills

Motor skills development

Communication with students and parents

Assessment of therapeutic progress

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Valid Washington Occupational Therapist, K-12 License

Valid Washington State Board license in Occupational Therapy

Job description

About the job Occupational Therapist:School Based

Position Title: Occupational Therapist

Hours/Shift (Hours per week & Schedule):
8a-4p (Monday-Friday)
37.5 hours per week | unpaid lunch (30 minutes)

Pay (Target & Max Rate): $55/hr

Duration (Direct Placement, Contract, C2H): 24-25 school year

Job Description / Role Responsibilities

• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District program of instruction, as applicable to occupational therapy.
• Plans and implements programs of therapy that help students develop to their potential in motor, perceptual and self-help skills and as much as possible, meets individuals needs, interests and abilities.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of Individual Educational Program goals.
• Develops case management programs that reflect individual needs, interests and abilities that meet the requirements of student Individual Educational Program goals.
• Assesses therapeutic progress of students on a regular basis.
• Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Participates in Individual Educational Program meetings as requested.
• Prescribes effective programs or initiates referrals to appropriate agency personnel and provides progress reports as required.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents and staff concerning students occupational therapy program and/or progress.
• Selects and requests appropriate instructional materials and equipment and maintains required inventory records

Qualifications

Must (Experience, Licenses/Certifications, Endorsements, Skills)

• Bachelor's Degree
• Special Education Teaching License (supplemental teaching licenses not required)

Plus

• None at this time
• Will accept new grads/new teachers

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid Washington Occupational Therapist, K-12 License.
• Valid Washington State Board license in Occupational Therapy

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status

US CITIZEN

Must-Haves

• Must have the state license and the OT license
• Must be from a School/PEDIATRIC setting
• Must have minimum 3 years exp into OT