25-0116 School Occupational Therapist

Marysville School District 25•Marysville, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide therapy/interventions as prescribed in accordance with district and professional standards, will maintain records and documentation as set forth in the Individual Education Program (IEP); and is subject to ongoing student progress monitoring.

Requirements

Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) with School Occupational Therapist endorsement required
Washington State license as Occupational Therapist maintain for the duration of job required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Nice To Haves

Successful experience at appropriate grade level preferred
Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
Ability to identify students with physical disability, motor deficit, movement dysfunction, and/or developmental delay
Ability to communicate and assist school personnel, public agencies, and parents relative to disability
Knowledge of implementing occupational therapy services in keeping with district and state guidelines
Knowledge of an ability in processing therapy programs as prescribed by state law and consistent with district policy
Knowledge of student evaluation processes and procedures

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services for students with identified physical disability, motor deficit, movement dysfunction, and/or developmental delay which interferes with learning in the educational environment
Program planning for occupational therapy or appropriate options for each Individualized Education Program (IEP) as a member of the Multidisciplinary Educational Team (MDT)
Treatment and management of the disability based upon results of evaluation which may include direct and/or indirect therapy services
Consultation and education on a formal and informal level with medical and educational professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents regarding educational programming and disability information
Administration of occupational therapy services within the educational environment (documentation, record keeping, equipment, space requirements, supervision of classroom and occupational therapy assistants)
Responsible for and monitor of the proper fit, use, and adjustment of specialized equipment
Research and evaluation for school occupational therapy services
Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
Establish and maintain professional contacts with students
Comply with all district policies and procedures
Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct
Perform related duties as assigned