Occupational Therapist - 26/27 School Year

About the role

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - 1.0 FTE
Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct an identification program for occupational therapy services by utilizing appropriate evaluation criteria, materials, procedures and recordkeeping
• Consult with parents, staff and administration regarding student needs
• Select and employ appropriate diagnostic procedures and develop guidelines for a comprehensive program
• Prepare IEP goals and objectives and maintain progress data to meet the individual needs of students receiving direct services from the occupational therapist
• Understand and comply with current legislation on children with disabilities
• Complete all required reports and records in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide supervision to certified occupational therapy assistants as per ethical and state guidelines
• Provide occupational therapy services in classroom and individual settings
• Provide supervision to District motor team assistant as per ethical and state guidelines
• Consult with school staff on appropriate practices for students with disabilities
• Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and as a member of a team providing motor services to students with disabilities
• Follow Code of Ethics and maintain a high standard of professional behavior
• Understand and follow adopted District policies/procedures regarding students with disabilities
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Aid in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for Washington State E.S.A. Occupational Therapist Certificate
• Must possess state licensure as an occupational therapist
• Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
• Experience in identifying students with exceptional needs
• Demonstrated ability to maintain individual case records according to law
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with Special Education personnel, parents and school staff when developing individual educational programs for students with disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to conduct appropriate testing, diagnosis and evaluation activities of students with disabilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students
• Successful Therapy Experience in Educational Setting
• Preferred: Willingness to participate in professional development activities designed to upgrade professional skills
• Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and evaluate students
• Physically capable of conducting therapy
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities between health care and occupational therapy personnel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel between buildings
• Knowledge of state and federal legislation for disabilities (WAC 392-172A, IDEA ’04, Section 504, etc)

Benefits

• This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations.
• Information about benefits offered can be found HERE.
• Paid time off is offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kelso Education Association found HERE

Pay

Salary: Per KEA Salary Schedule

Schedule

Terms Of Employment Per negotiated agreement between the Kelso School district and the Kelso Education Association

Application Procedure

Apply online at www.kelso.wednet.edu