Specialist, Occupational Therapist Positions, Job 24-0007

Applicants must follow the application procedures carefully. Consideration will only be given to fully completed application files. Applicants should indicate whether they are interested in full and/or part time.
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Vacancies may include both full and part time, continuing and non-continuing contract positions for the 2024-2025 school year. Full time positions are 7.75 hours per day. In addition, Occupational Therapists receive a yearly stipend of up to $1,000 plus a supplemental contract for 5 additional days.
Minimum Requirements: Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate as a School Occupational Therapist and Valid Washington State Occupational Therapist License.
Applicants with a valid Washington state OT license are encouraged to apply. The district will assist selected candidates with obtaining an Educational Staff Associate certificate. For additional information, please visit OSPI's website: School Occupational Therapist First Time | OSPI (www.k12.wa.us)
Salary listed is for the 2023-2024 school year.
JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
JOB SUMMARY:Provide occupational therapy and related evaluations for students as determined by the evaluation and IEP team.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Organize, plan and implement a program of evaluation or treatment of students with fine motor and/or sensory needs that adversely affect their educational progress.
• Plan appropriate treatment programs and develop and maintain materials necessary for implementation of this program.
• Conduct a therapy program which aids the individual to receive a free, appropriate public educational program as described in the student's IEP.
• Maintain records, submit reports and evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
• Engage in continuing education studies which ensures continuous professional growth and participate in providing in-service education for school staff.
• Plan and provide clear and intentional focused instruction based upon individual student IEP goals using state standards, and subject matter content.
• Recognize individual student learning and cultural needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual achievement.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success.
• Recognize individual student cultural needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual success.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and school community for the purpose of fostering student success and achievement and meeting special education laws and policies.
• Participate in and facilitate various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies.
• Engage in continuing education studies which insures professional growth.
• Maintain and process accurate records/documents as required by state and federal regulations and district policy.
• Direct the work of assigned classified staff.
• Fulfill legal responsibilities, implement, and comply with federal and state laws, district policies and other guiding principles, and State Code of Professional Conduct.
• Perform other duties of similar scope and function.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.

JOB REQUIREMENTS; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Knowledge and skill in designing and conducting specialized instruction, remediation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of and commitment to each child, taking into consideration individual background and characteristics, including cultural diversity, English language learners, and special education students.
• Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development and ability to effectively meet developmental needs of students.
• Ability to address culturally responsive needs of children and families.
• Ability to assess and evaluate student progress and achievement.
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices, including cultural responsiveness.
• Demonstrated competent knowledge and skill in designing and conducting specialized instruction, remediation, and evaluation.
• Ability to adapt and modify techniques and materials for effectiveness.
• Ability to interact and collaborate positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators.
• Ability to build an environment of trust, teamwork and effective communication.
• Skills and ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with diverse people, including racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competencies.
• Ability to identify and address personal, cultural, and institutional bias.
• Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and commitment to strengthen job-related competencies.

EDUCATION:

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate as a School Occupational Therapist.
• Valid Washington State licensure.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Successful and recent experience as an Occupational Therapist in a school setting.
• Student cultural and economic diversity experience.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Occasionally
1% - 33%
Frequently
34% - 65%
Continually
66% - 100%
Sitting
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Standing
x
Walking
x
Crouching
x
Kneeling/Crawling
x
Stooping
x
Twisting Knees
x
Twisting Waist
x
Twisting Neck
x
Climbing
x
Balancing
x
Leg/Foot Use
x
Reaching
x
Handling/Grasping
x
Fingering/Feeling
x
Pushing/Pulling
x
Lifting/Carrying
x
Talking
x
Hearing
x
Vision
x
Near Acuity
x
Far Acuity
x
Depth Perception
x
Color Vision
x
Field of Vision
x
Smell
x
Work Outdoors
x
Work Indoors
x
Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1319), NealSR@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Lisa Pitsch (425-356-1277), AndersonRA@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), MoosekerKW@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) AllenWR@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.