Occupational Therapist (School Services) - $3,006 per week

About the role

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a School Services School Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Federal Way, Washington.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and experienced in working with children who have a variety of developmental, physical, sensory, and learning needs. The ideal Occupational Therapist is student-centered, flexible, and comfortable working in a collaborative school environment. This person should be passionate about helping students build independence, confidence, and functional skills that support success in school and beyond.

Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to students in accordance with their IEPs and educational goals.
• Evaluate students’ fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, self-care, and functional school-based skills.
• Develop treatment plans and goals that support student participation in the classroom and school environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, and related service providers to support student progress.
• Participate in IEP meetings, evaluations, re-evaluations, and progress reviews.
• Document therapy sessions, progress notes, evaluations, and required compliance paperwork accurately and timely.
• Recommend classroom accommodations, adaptive equipment, and strategies to improve student independence and access to learning.
• Provide consultation and training to school staff and families as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with district, state, and federal special education requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of assignment.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• NBCOT certification preferred or required based on state/district requirements.
• Previous pediatric or school-based experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IEP processes, special education services, and school-based therapy models preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• School-based calendar.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students’ daily lives.

Pay

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

School-based schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Follows the school district calendar. Full-time or part-time opportunities may be available.