School-Based OT: Empower Students' Skills

Gresham-Barlow School District 10J; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

Title

Occupational Therapist

Office

Student Support Services Office

Position Details

1.00 FTE, 195/196 Contract Days, Permanent Contract

Qualifications

Occupational Therapist license issued by the State of Oregon, Occupational Therapy Licensing Board, and current First Aid Card.

Compensation

• 2026-2027 Annual Salary Range $53,165 - $110,484 (195/196 Day Contract). Initial placement based on education and contracted licensed experience.
• This position is eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $3,023 for the 2026-2027 School Year.
• As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $2,000 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test.

Salary and Stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.

Job Summary

The job of Occupational Therapist is done for the purpose of assessing fine motor, sensory motor, functional skills; to identify educationally-relevant accommodations/adaptations; to develop and implement instructional or therapeutic interventions as indicated; to maximize students' functional level to provide information for program design and student placement; to improve students' performance; to provide information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel.

Nature & Scope

This position is subject to Board policies, administrative rules and procedures, department regulations, and applicable State and Federal statutes.

Essential Job Functions

• Assesses students' fine motor skills and development for the purpose of determining their deficits and developing recommendations.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals to provide requested information, develop plans for services and/or make recommendations.
• Participates in meetings, e.g., IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, to develop plans and provide information regarding students' functional goals.
• Implements therapy programs for remediation of functional limitations.
• Prepares documentation, e.g., evaluations, observations, progress notes, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, for written support, recommendations and conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics related to professional expertise in occupational therapy to communicate information and gain feedback on treatment issues.
• Researches resources and methods, e.g., intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools, community resources, to determine appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals.
• Screens students to determine the need for further individualized assessment.
• Obtains needed equipment, modifies or makes equipment as needed to improve student performance.
• Schedules occupational therapy services and consultation and tracks service time provided to students.
• Directs Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with regard to service provision and schedule of work.

Other Job Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required to support them in the completion of their work activities.
• Documents student progress and reports such to instructional staff and parents.
• Maintains and submits reports to supervisor related to occupational therapy.
• Attends workshops, staff development classes and meetings, seminars and other meetings for continued professional growth as requested or approved by the Director.

Essential Job Requirements

• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required
• Skills to apply assessment techniques and treatment modalities, communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of assessment techniques and treatment modalities, relevant education codes, state and district policies, child development patterns.
• Ability to lift students according to acceptable risk factor guidelines.
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan; work independently, be flexible and work under time constraints, and work effectively with staff, parents, students and community. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling/keyboarding, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.
• Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Licensure for Occupational Therapy, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, valid driver's license and evidence of insurability.
• Licensed, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid driver's license and vehicle available; First aid card.
• Experience Preferred: Prior job related experience.
• Performance of this job will be evaluated each year in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff.
• Reports to the Program Director, Special Services.

EEO Statement

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.