Occupational Therapist(S) 2026-27 0.6 Fte

Bellevue School District • Bellevue, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide occupational therapy to students with motor disabilities in special and regular education classrooms, from preschool through grade twelve. The position evaluates and schedules caseloads with the school team, adapts equipment and materials, and participates in special education referrals, evaluations, reevaluations, and compliance paperwork, including evaluation reports and Individual Education Programs (IEPs). The therapist collaborates with teachers, paraeducators, other student services staff, parents, and the school community; may provide services in general education classrooms and inclusion support; and directs assigned non-certificated personnel. The role also supports student learning through program design, assessment, accurate recordkeeping, use of student data, and a safe, positive learning environment.

This is a general posting for one or more positions. Positions may be full- or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified. The listed annual salary is $75,821 to $142,176, prorated according to FTE. Certificated staff work the school-year contract, with salary schedule placement determined by training and experience. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based on a 0.45 FTE. Retirement is provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

Requirements

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate endorsed as an Occupational Therapist.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an American Occupational Therapy Association-approved program.
• Valid Washington State occupational therapist license.
• Knowledge of the IEP process, including writing goals and objectives and behavior intervention plans.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with members of a school or department to accomplish common goals.
• Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively, and positively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.
• Ability to attend ongoing professional development activities.
• Commitment to equity and a positive belief that every student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• Depending on the specific vacancy, a valid Washington State Driver’s License may be required.
• Depending on the specific vacancy, ability and willingness to transfer, toilet, and feed students may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Depending on the specific vacancy, education or experience working with students in targeted populations, including disabilities ranging from mild to severe/profound.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and schedule caseload in cooperation with the school team.
• Adapt or modify equipment and materials for students with motor disabilities.
• Complete applicable special education compliance paperwork, including evaluation reports and IEPs.
• Participate in referral, evaluation, and reevaluation processes to determine special education and related services, including supplementary aids, supports, and accommodations.
• Adapt the occupational therapist’s professional role to the public school setting.
• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District or building principal, including professional development activities.
• Work cooperatively with regular education teachers, paraeducators, and other student services staff, including through consultation, services in general education classrooms, and inclusion support.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment by building respect and rapport, managing student behavior, and organizing a safe physical space.
• Use multiple student data elements to modify therapy or instruction and improve student learning.
• Design student programs and assessments and maintain accurate student records.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively and continuously with parents and the school community.
• Participate in site-based decision-making processes.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility based on 0.45 FTE.
• Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level